Maxwell, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.5 °F (low) to 63.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 22.1 Inches. Maxwell 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 | 13.4 °F | 38.6 °F | 0.37 in. |
| February | 16.3 °F | 42.0 °F | 0.57 in. |
| March | 25.1 °F | 52.9 °F | 1.07 in. |
| April | 34.4 °F | 61.6 °F | 2.36 in. |
| May | 45.8 °F | 71.7 °F | 3.62 in. |
| June | 56.8 °F | 82.2 °F | 3.64 in. |
| July | 62.1 °F | 87.8 °F | 3.19 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 85.7 °F | 2.67 in. |
| September | 49.8 °F | 78.9 °F | 1.67 in. |
| October | 36.0 °F | 65.5 °F | 1.77 in. |
| November | 23.8 °F | 51.6 °F | 0.68 in. |
| December | 14.8 °F | 40.4 °F | 0.5 in. |
| Annual | 36.5 °F | 63.2 °F | 22.11 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 | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |