Elm Creek, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.1 °F (low) to 62.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 24.8 Inches. Elm Creek 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8 °F | 36.8 °F | 0.44 in. |
| February | 17.7 °F | 41.0 °F | 0.66 in. |
| March | 26.4 °F | 52.4 °F | 1.35 in. |
| April | 36.4 °F | 62.3 °F | 2.54 in. |
| May | 47.5 °F | 72.1 °F | 4.04 in. |
| June | 58.6 °F | 82.9 °F | 3.74 in. |
| July | 63.2 °F | 87.3 °F | 3.58 in. |
| August | 60.9 °F | 84.8 °F | 3.15 in. |
| September | 51.4 °F | 78.7 °F | 1.87 in. |
| October | 38.2 °F | 65.9 °F | 1.86 in. |
| November | 25.4 °F | 51.3 °F | 0.92 in. |
| December | 16.8 °F | 39.5 °F | 0.67 in. |
| Annual | 38.1 °F | 62.9 °F | 24.82 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| 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 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |