Stapleton, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 35.5 °F (low) to 62.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 23.4 Inches. Stapleton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. 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 | 13.1 °F | 38.1 °F | 0.51 in. |
| February | 15.6 °F | 41.4 °F | 0.74 in. |
| March | 24.2 °F | 52.3 °F | 1.18 in. |
| April | 33.4 °F | 61.3 °F | 2.7 in. |
| May | 44.3 °F | 71.4 °F | 3.66 in. |
| June | 55.3 °F | 82.0 °F | 3.85 in. |
| July | 60.6 °F | 88.3 °F | 3.05 in. |
| August | 58.2 °F | 86.3 °F | 2.57 in. |
| September | 48.7 °F | 78.7 °F | 1.88 in. |
| October | 34.9 °F | 64.8 °F | 1.92 in. |
| November | 23.1 °F | 50.7 °F | 0.75 in. |
| December | 14.6 °F | 39.7 °F | 0.59 in. |
| Annual | 35.5 °F | 62.9 °F | 23.4 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |