Lawrence, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.9 °F (low) to 62.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 26.4 Inches. Lawrence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | 14.1 °F | 35.7 °F | 0.51 in. |
| February | 17.4 °F | 39.8 °F | 0.66 in. |
| March | 26.6 °F | 51.7 °F | 1.36 in. |
| April | 37.1 °F | 62.0 °F | 2.43 in. |
| May | 48.8 °F | 71.9 °F | 4.54 in. |
| June | 59.9 °F | 82.8 °F | 3.8 in. |
| July | 64.6 °F | 87.3 °F | 3.91 in. |
| August | 62.1 °F | 85.0 °F | 3.31 in. |
| September | 52.6 °F | 78.3 °F | 2.05 in. |
| October | 39.6 °F | 65.8 °F | 2.03 in. |
| November | 26.7 °F | 51.1 °F | 1.1 in. |
| December | 17.3 °F | 38.8 °F | 0.72 in. |
| Annual | 38.9 °F | 62.5 °F | 26.42 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |