Loretto, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37 °F (low) to 60.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 27.2 Inches. Loretto 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 | 12.1 °F | 33.4 °F | 0.54 in. |
| February | 15.6 °F | 37.7 °F | 0.71 in. |
| March | 24.9 °F | 49.3 °F | 1.48 in. |
| April | 35.3 °F | 60.5 °F | 2.77 in. |
| May | 47.1 °F | 70.9 °F | 4.26 in. |
| June | 58.0 °F | 81.5 °F | 3.96 in. |
| July | 62.6 °F | 85.5 °F | 3.26 in. |
| August | 60.3 °F | 83.2 °F | 3.54 in. |
| September | 50.7 °F | 76.8 °F | 2.57 in. |
| October | 37.4 °F | 64.0 °F | 2.18 in. |
| November | 24.7 °F | 48.7 °F | 1.14 in. |
| December | 15.8 °F | 36.8 °F | 0.76 in. |
| Annual | 37 °F | 60.7 °F | 27.17 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |