Burwell, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.2 °F (low) to 61.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.7 Inches. Burwell 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 | 11.8 °F | 34.8 °F | 0.51 in. |
| February | 15.1 °F | 38.6 °F | 0.69 in. |
| March | 24.3 °F | 50.3 °F | 1.29 in. |
| April | 34.5 °F | 60.7 °F | 3.1 in. |
| May | 45.8 °F | 70.5 °F | 4.04 in. |
| June | 56.9 °F | 81.1 °F | 3.79 in. |
| July | 62.0 °F | 86.6 °F | 3.29 in. |
| August | 59.6 °F | 84.6 °F | 3.1 in. |
| September | 49.7 °F | 77.0 °F | 2.15 in. |
| October | 36.1 °F | 63.6 °F | 2.15 in. |
| November | 23.7 °F | 49.1 °F | 0.9 in. |
| December | 14.8 °F | 37.1 °F | 0.7 in. |
| Annual | 36.2 °F | 61.2 °F | 25.71 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 |