Cozad, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37.3 °F (low) to 63.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 23.5 Inches. Cozad is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | 14.2 °F | 37.7 °F | 0.41 in. |
| February | 17.0 °F | 41.5 °F | 0.65 in. |
| March | 26.0 °F | 52.6 °F | 1.2 in. |
| April | 35.4 °F | 61.7 °F | 2.46 in. |
| May | 46.6 °F | 72.0 °F | 3.82 in. |
| June | 57.6 °F | 82.8 °F | 3.49 in. |
| July | 62.5 °F | 87.8 °F | 3.49 in. |
| August | 60.2 °F | 85.3 °F | 2.99 in. |
| September | 50.4 °F | 78.9 °F | 1.72 in. |
| October | 37.0 °F | 65.9 °F | 1.83 in. |
| November | 24.6 °F | 51.9 °F | 0.86 in. |
| December | 15.8 °F | 40.3 °F | 0.62 in. |
| Annual | 37.3 °F | 63.2 °F | 23.54 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 5b : -15°F to -10°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 |