Big Springs, Nebraska has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 35.9 °F (low) to 64.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 17.4 Inches. Big Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | 14.4 °F | 40.4 °F | 0.34 in. |
| February | 16.8 °F | 43.4 °F | 0.39 in. |
| March | 25.1 °F | 53.9 °F | 0.89 in. |
| April | 33.8 °F | 62.2 °F | 1.99 in. |
| May | 44.3 °F | 71.6 °F | 2.63 in. |
| June | 55.2 °F | 83.0 °F | 2.9 in. |
| July | 61.0 °F | 88.9 °F | 2.61 in. |
| August | 58.7 °F | 86.8 °F | 2.04 in. |
| September | 48.8 °F | 79.8 °F | 1.44 in. |
| October | 35.0 °F | 65.4 °F | 1.33 in. |
| November | 23.1 °F | 52.2 °F | 0.47 in. |
| December | 14.8 °F | 41.4 °F | 0.34 in. |
| Annual | 35.9 °F | 64.1 °F | 17.37 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 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |