Burton, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.7 °F (low) to 60.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 24.5 Inches. Burton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.3 °F | 33.2 °F | 0.42 in. |
| February | 15.6 °F | 37.3 °F | 0.62 in. |
| March | 24.4 °F | 48.0 °F | 1.15 in. |
| April | 34.6 °F | 58.2 °F | 2.73 in. |
| May | 45.9 °F | 69.5 °F | 3.95 in. |
| June | 56.7 °F | 80.0 °F | 4.15 in. |
| July | 62.3 °F | 87.4 °F | 2.99 in. |
| August | 60.1 °F | 85.1 °F | 2.79 in. |
| September | 50.8 °F | 77.4 °F | 2.47 in. |
| October | 37.2 °F | 62.2 °F | 1.96 in. |
| November | 24.8 °F | 47.6 °F | 0.68 in. |
| December | 15.4 °F | 35.8 °F | 0.54 in. |
| Annual | 36.7 °F | 60.1 °F | 24.45 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |