Wakefield, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.9 °F (low) to 59.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 29.7 Inches. Wakefield 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 | 10.3 °F | 30.0 °F | 0.66 in. |
| February | 14.4 °F | 34.4 °F | 0.86 in. |
| March | 24.5 °F | 47.4 °F | 1.59 in. |
| April | 35.4 °F | 60.4 °F | 3.29 in. |
| May | 47.9 °F | 71.7 °F | 4.01 in. |
| June | 58.9 °F | 81.4 °F | 4.93 in. |
| July | 62.8 °F | 85.3 °F | 3.12 in. |
| August | 60.4 °F | 82.8 °F | 3.51 in. |
| September | 50.8 °F | 76.8 °F | 2.94 in. |
| October | 38.0 °F | 64.0 °F | 2.35 in. |
| November | 24.7 °F | 47.5 °F | 1.39 in. |
| December | 14.8 °F | 34.3 °F | 1.01 in. |
| Annual | 36.9 °F | 59.7 °F | 29.66 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |