Stamford, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.8 °F (low) to 65.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 24.7 Inches. Stamford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.3 °F | 39.6 °F | 0.48 in. |
| February | 18.0 °F | 43.8 °F | 0.7 in. |
| March | 27.1 °F | 55.4 °F | 1.36 in. |
| April | 36.7 °F | 65.1 °F | 2.36 in. |
| May | 48.4 °F | 74.7 °F | 3.82 in. |
| June | 59.6 °F | 85.8 °F | 3.5 in. |
| July | 64.7 °F | 90.7 °F | 3.82 in. |
| August | 62.3 °F | 88.3 °F | 3.17 in. |
| September | 52.5 °F | 81.5 °F | 1.81 in. |
| October | 38.6 °F | 68.3 °F | 2.02 in. |
| November | 25.9 °F | 53.4 °F | 0.95 in. |
| December | 17.0 °F | 41.2 °F | 0.67 in. |
| Annual | 38.8 °F | 65.7 °F | 24.66 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |