Ericson, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.2 °F (low) to 60.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 26.7 Inches. Ericson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6 °F | 34.2 °F | 0.5 in. |
| February | 14.9 °F | 37.9 °F | 0.69 in. |
| March | 24.1 °F | 49.5 °F | 1.45 in. |
| April | 34.3 °F | 60.3 °F | 2.97 in. |
| May | 45.9 °F | 70.7 °F | 4.02 in. |
| June | 56.9 °F | 81.2 °F | 3.97 in. |
| July | 61.9 °F | 86.4 °F | 3.56 in. |
| August | 59.6 °F | 84.1 °F | 3.38 in. |
| September | 49.8 °F | 77.0 °F | 2.32 in. |
| October | 36.2 °F | 63.6 °F | 2.03 in. |
| November | 23.9 °F | 48.8 °F | 1.09 in. |
| December | 14.9 °F | 36.8 °F | 0.74 in. |
| Annual | 36.2 °F | 60.9 °F | 26.72 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |