Max, Nebraska has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 37.1 °F (low) to 66.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 19.6 Inches. Max 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 | 14.9 °F | 42.0 °F | 0.38 in. |
| February | 17.4 °F | 45.2 °F | 0.54 in. |
| March | 25.7 °F | 56.0 °F | 0.92 in. |
| April | 34.6 °F | 64.7 °F | 2.08 in. |
| May | 46.1 °F | 74.5 °F | 2.87 in. |
| June | 57.0 °F | 85.8 °F | 2.99 in. |
| July | 62.6 °F | 91.7 °F | 3.12 in. |
| August | 60.3 °F | 89.3 °F | 2.65 in. |
| September | 50.3 °F | 81.4 °F | 1.42 in. |
| October | 36.4 °F | 67.9 °F | 1.51 in. |
| November | 24.2 °F | 53.6 °F | 0.6 in. |
| December | 16.2 °F | 42.9 °F | 0.47 in. |
| Annual | 37.1 °F | 66.3 °F | 19.55 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 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |