Phillips, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.6 °F (low) to 62.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 27.8 Inches. Phillips 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 °F | 35.2 °F | 0.62 in. |
| February | 18.2 °F | 38.9 °F | 0.74 in. |
| March | 27.6 °F | 51.1 °F | 1.46 in. |
| April | 37.8 °F | 61.8 °F | 2.8 in. |
| May | 49.6 °F | 71.9 °F | 4.7 in. |
| June | 60.4 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.07 in. |
| July | 65.0 °F | 86.6 °F | 3.42 in. |
| August | 62.6 °F | 84.5 °F | 3.38 in. |
| September | 53.3 °F | 78.1 °F | 2.28 in. |
| October | 39.9 °F | 65.2 °F | 2.21 in. |
| November | 27.6 °F | 50.9 °F | 1.25 in. |
| December | 18.2 °F | 38.4 °F | 0.9 in. |
| Annual | 39.6 °F | 62.1 °F | 27.83 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |