Pierce, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.9 °F (low) to 60 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 28 Inches. Pierce is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. 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 | 10.7 °F | 31.4 °F | 0.54 in. |
| February | 14.5 °F | 36.0 °F | 0.76 in. |
| March | 24.6 °F | 48.1 °F | 1.52 in. |
| April | 35.4 °F | 60.4 °F | 2.96 in. |
| May | 47.6 °F | 71.4 °F | 4.07 in. |
| June | 58.7 °F | 81.3 °F | 4.04 in. |
| July | 63.0 °F | 85.3 °F | 3.09 in. |
| August | 60.5 °F | 83.1 °F | 3.91 in. |
| September | 50.9 °F | 76.7 °F | 2.61 in. |
| October | 37.7 °F | 63.7 °F | 2.37 in. |
| November | 24.7 °F | 48.0 °F | 1.2 in. |
| December | 14.8 °F | 34.8 °F | 0.88 in. |
| Annual | 36.9 °F | 60 °F | 27.95 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 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |