Wauneta, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37 °F (low) to 64.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 19.4 Inches. Wauneta 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. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1 °F | 41.0 °F | 0.34 in. |
| February | 17.3 °F | 44.0 °F | 0.51 in. |
| March | 25.5 °F | 54.8 °F | 0.97 in. |
| April | 34.8 °F | 63.1 °F | 2.12 in. |
| May | 45.8 °F | 72.9 °F | 2.86 in. |
| June | 56.6 °F | 84.2 °F | 3.11 in. |
| July | 62.1 °F | 90.1 °F | 2.93 in. |
| August | 59.9 °F | 87.8 °F | 2.71 in. |
| September | 50.1 °F | 80.1 °F | 1.34 in. |
| October | 36.1 °F | 66.4 °F | 1.52 in. |
| November | 23.6 °F | 52.7 °F | 0.58 in. |
| December | 16.6 °F | 42.0 °F | 0.43 in. |
| Annual | 37 °F | 64.9 °F | 19.42 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 5b : -15°F to -10°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 |