Orchard, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.7 °F (low) to 60.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 28.3 Inches. Orchard 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 Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9 °F | 33.0 °F | 0.61 in. |
| February | 15.2 °F | 37.4 °F | 0.83 in. |
| March | 24.3 °F | 48.5 °F | 1.47 in. |
| April | 35.2 °F | 60.2 °F | 3.28 in. |
| May | 46.5 °F | 70.8 °F | 4.17 in. |
| June | 57.5 °F | 81.2 °F | 4.0 in. |
| July | 62.5 °F | 86.4 °F | 3.16 in. |
| August | 60.1 °F | 84.1 °F | 3.78 in. |
| September | 50.6 °F | 77.2 °F | 2.56 in. |
| October | 37.3 °F | 64.0 °F | 2.51 in. |
| November | 24.5 °F | 48.1 °F | 1.05 in. |
| December | 15.1 °F | 35.7 °F | 0.85 in. |
| Annual | 36.7 °F | 60.6 °F | 28.27 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| 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 |