Colon, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.6 °F (low) to 61.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 31.9 Inches. Colon is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.1 °F | 32.4 °F | 0.74 in. |
| February | 17.2 °F | 37.3 °F | 0.97 in. |
| March | 27.6 °F | 50.1 °F | 1.7 in. |
| April | 38.3 °F | 62.6 °F | 3.19 in. |
| May | 50.2 °F | 72.8 °F | 4.82 in. |
| June | 61.1 °F | 82.9 °F | 4.96 in. |
| July | 65.2 °F | 86.4 °F | 3.32 in. |
| August | 62.6 °F | 84.2 °F | 4.09 in. |
| September | 53.2 °F | 78.0 °F | 3.1 in. |
| October | 40.7 °F | 65.2 °F | 2.38 in. |
| November | 27.9 °F | 49.6 °F | 1.44 in. |
| December | 17.9 °F | 36.6 °F | 1.16 in. |
| Annual | 39.6 °F | 61.5 °F | 31.87 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |