Pilger, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37.2 °F (low) to 59.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 28.7 Inches. Pilger 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 | 10.5 °F | 30.2 °F | 0.55 in. |
| February | 14.6 °F | 34.4 °F | 0.77 in. |
| March | 24.7 °F | 47.5 °F | 1.46 in. |
| April | 35.8 °F | 60.6 °F | 3.05 in. |
| May | 48.2 °F | 71.8 °F | 3.92 in. |
| June | 59.2 °F | 81.6 °F | 4.56 in. |
| July | 63.1 °F | 85.4 °F | 3.35 in. |
| August | 60.7 °F | 83.1 °F | 3.76 in. |
| September | 51.1 °F | 76.9 °F | 2.96 in. |
| October | 38.3 °F | 63.9 °F | 2.14 in. |
| November | 25.1 °F | 47.6 °F | 1.22 in. |
| December | 15.1 °F | 34.4 °F | 0.94 in. |
| Annual | 37.2 °F | 59.8 °F | 28.68 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |