Center, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37 °F (low) to 60.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 27.4 Inches. Center 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 | 10.6 °F | 31.2 °F | 0.57 in. |
| February | 14.3 °F | 36.1 °F | 0.81 in. |
| March | 24.4 °F | 47.8 °F | 1.48 in. |
| April | 35.5 °F | 60.4 °F | 3.06 in. |
| May | 47.5 °F | 71.6 °F | 4.08 in. |
| June | 58.5 °F | 81.9 °F | 4.01 in. |
| July | 63.3 °F | 86.8 °F | 3.12 in. |
| August | 60.9 °F | 84.7 °F | 3.35 in. |
| September | 51.5 °F | 77.4 °F | 2.62 in. |
| October | 38.0 °F | 63.7 °F | 2.4 in. |
| November | 25.1 °F | 47.6 °F | 1.06 in. |
| December | 14.7 °F | 34.6 °F | 0.79 in. |
| Annual | 37 °F | 60.3 °F | 27.35 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |