Clearwater, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.6 °F (low) to 60.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 26.9 Inches. Clearwater 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 | 11.4 °F | 32.8 °F | 0.51 in. |
| February | 14.9 °F | 37.3 °F | 0.69 in. |
| March | 24.3 °F | 48.7 °F | 1.39 in. |
| April | 35.1 °F | 60.2 °F | 3.0 in. |
| May | 46.8 °F | 70.9 °F | 4.09 in. |
| June | 57.8 °F | 81.1 °F | 3.93 in. |
| July | 62.6 °F | 85.7 °F | 3.24 in. |
| August | 60.1 °F | 83.5 °F | 3.58 in. |
| September | 50.4 °F | 76.9 °F | 2.36 in. |
| October | 37.1 °F | 63.7 °F | 2.35 in. |
| November | 24.3 °F | 48.2 °F | 1.05 in. |
| December | 14.9 °F | 35.7 °F | 0.7 in. |
| Annual | 36.6 °F | 60.4 °F | 26.89 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |