Crawford, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.4 °F (low) to 62.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 20.3 Inches. Crawford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.0 °F | 39.2 °F | 0.44 in. |
| February | 15.5 °F | 41.3 °F | 0.66 in. |
| March | 24.0 °F | 51.8 °F | 1.46 in. |
| April | 31.7 °F | 59.7 °F | 2.58 in. |
| May | 42.3 °F | 69.1 °F | 3.31 in. |
| June | 52.4 °F | 80.2 °F | 2.99 in. |
| July | 59.1 °F | 88.7 °F | 2.77 in. |
| August | 56.9 °F | 87.4 °F | 1.48 in. |
| September | 46.7 °F | 78.4 °F | 1.53 in. |
| October | 33.7 °F | 63.6 °F | 1.69 in. |
| November | 22.2 °F | 50.2 °F | 0.68 in. |
| December | 14.1 °F | 39.7 °F | 0.66 in. |
| Annual | 34.4 °F | 62.4 °F | 20.25 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| 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 | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |