Whitney, Nebraska has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.5 °F (low) to 62.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 19 Inches. Whitney is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.7 °F | 38.0 °F | 0.44 in. |
| February | 15.2 °F | 40.5 °F | 0.63 in. |
| March | 23.8 °F | 51.4 °F | 1.22 in. |
| April | 31.9 °F | 59.7 °F | 2.32 in. |
| May | 42.9 °F | 68.9 °F | 3.13 in. |
| June | 52.8 °F | 81.0 °F | 2.99 in. |
| July | 59.6 °F | 89.4 °F | 2.3 in. |
| August | 57.3 °F | 88.2 °F | 1.59 in. |
| September | 46.5 °F | 78.8 °F | 1.57 in. |
| October | 33.8 °F | 63.5 °F | 1.55 in. |
| November | 22.3 °F | 49.8 °F | 0.66 in. |
| December | 14.1 °F | 38.6 °F | 0.59 in. |
| Annual | 34.5 °F | 62.3 °F | 18.99 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |