Preston, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41.5 °F (low) to 63.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 34.7 Inches. Preston is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9 °F | 35.4 °F | 0.81 in. |
| February | 19.8 °F | 40.9 °F | 1.13 in. |
| March | 29.8 °F | 53.5 °F | 2.03 in. |
| April | 40.7 °F | 64.5 °F | 3.59 in. |
| May | 52.5 °F | 74.7 °F | 5.03 in. |
| June | 62.5 °F | 83.7 °F | 4.7 in. |
| July | 66.1 °F | 87.5 °F | 4.56 in. |
| August | 63.8 °F | 86.0 °F | 3.88 in. |
| September | 54.5 °F | 79.3 °F | 3.12 in. |
| October | 42.2 °F | 67.4 °F | 2.84 in. |
| November | 29.9 °F | 52.4 °F | 1.77 in. |
| December | 19.9 °F | 39.3 °F | 1.25 in. |
| Annual | 41.5 °F | 63.7 °F | 34.71 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°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 |