Richland, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.9 °F (low) to 61.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 29.2 Inches. Richland 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 | 12.5 °F | 32.3 °F | 0.65 in. |
| February | 16.4 °F | 36.9 °F | 0.75 in. |
| March | 26.8 °F | 49.5 °F | 1.54 in. |
| April | 37.6 °F | 61.7 °F | 2.87 in. |
| May | 49.7 °F | 72.4 °F | 4.69 in. |
| June | 60.7 °F | 82.9 °F | 4.76 in. |
| July | 64.9 °F | 86.8 °F | 3.35 in. |
| August | 62.2 °F | 84.3 °F | 3.54 in. |
| September | 52.8 °F | 77.7 °F | 2.64 in. |
| October | 39.8 °F | 64.4 °F | 2.2 in. |
| November | 26.9 °F | 49.3 °F | 1.26 in. |
| December | 16.7 °F | 36.2 °F | 0.94 in. |
| Annual | 38.9 °F | 61.2 °F | 29.19 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |