Lodgepole, Nebraska has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 35.1 °F (low) to 63.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 18.5 Inches. Lodgepole 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. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6 °F | 40.8 °F | 0.26 in. |
| February | 16.5 °F | 43.4 °F | 0.46 in. |
| March | 24.4 °F | 53.5 °F | 0.96 in. |
| April | 32.2 °F | 61.2 °F | 1.96 in. |
| May | 43.0 °F | 70.5 °F | 3.03 in. |
| June | 53.4 °F | 82.6 °F | 3.33 in. |
| July | 59.7 °F | 89.7 °F | 2.67 in. |
| August | 57.2 °F | 87.4 °F | 2.28 in. |
| September | 47.5 °F | 79.2 °F | 1.36 in. |
| October | 34.3 °F | 65.0 °F | 1.3 in. |
| November | 23.0 °F | 51.6 °F | 0.49 in. |
| December | 14.8 °F | 41.1 °F | 0.36 in. |
| Annual | 35.1 °F | 63.8 °F | 18.46 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| 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 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |