Laurel, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.7 °F (low) to 59.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 29.6 Inches. Laurel 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 | 10.3 °F | 30.0 °F | 0.59 in. |
| February | 14.2 °F | 34.7 °F | 0.75 in. |
| March | 24.2 °F | 46.9 °F | 1.5 in. |
| April | 35.2 °F | 59.6 °F | 3.26 in. |
| May | 47.5 °F | 71.1 °F | 4.04 in. |
| June | 58.6 °F | 80.9 °F | 4.93 in. |
| July | 62.8 °F | 84.8 °F | 3.1 in. |
| August | 60.4 °F | 82.4 °F | 3.59 in. |
| September | 50.8 °F | 76.4 °F | 2.91 in. |
| October | 37.9 °F | 63.5 °F | 2.54 in. |
| November | 24.5 °F | 47.5 °F | 1.38 in. |
| December | 14.4 °F | 34.2 °F | 1.01 in. |
| Annual | 36.7 °F | 59.3 °F | 29.6 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |