Friend, 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 62.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 29 Inches. Friend is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2 °F | 34.4 °F | 0.69 in. |
| February | 17.9 °F | 39.0 °F | 0.79 in. |
| March | 27.5 °F | 51.6 °F | 1.57 in. |
| April | 37.8 °F | 62.8 °F | 2.45 in. |
| May | 49.9 °F | 72.7 °F | 4.95 in. |
| June | 60.8 °F | 82.4 °F | 4.23 in. |
| July | 64.8 °F | 86.4 °F | 3.53 in. |
| August | 62.5 °F | 84.2 °F | 3.42 in. |
| September | 53.3 °F | 78.0 °F | 2.78 in. |
| October | 40.4 °F | 65.2 °F | 2.25 in. |
| November | 27.4 °F | 50.6 °F | 1.29 in. |
| December | 18.1 °F | 37.9 °F | 1.05 in. |
| Annual | 39.6 °F | 62.1 °F | 29 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |