Bayard, Nebraska has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 34.6 °F (low) to 64 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 16 Inches. Bayard is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1 °F | 40.3 °F | 0.29 in. |
| February | 16.5 °F | 43.7 °F | 0.44 in. |
| March | 24.5 °F | 53.4 °F | 0.79 in. |
| April | 32.5 °F | 61.5 °F | 1.78 in. |
| May | 42.9 °F | 71.2 °F | 2.95 in. |
| June | 53.3 °F | 83.2 °F | 2.83 in. |
| July | 59.3 °F | 90.2 °F | 1.89 in. |
| August | 56.9 °F | 88.3 °F | 1.51 in. |
| September | 46.7 °F | 79.6 °F | 1.47 in. |
| October | 33.2 °F | 64.6 °F | 1.13 in. |
| November | 22.1 °F | 51.2 °F | 0.5 in. |
| December | 13.5 °F | 40.7 °F | 0.39 in. |
| Annual | 34.6 °F | 64 °F | 15.97 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |