Cowles, NE has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is approximately 46°F (7.8°C), with temperatures ranging from an average high of 90°F (32.2°C) in the summer to an average low of 0°F (-17.8°C) in the winter. Average precipitation is moderately high, at around 32 inches (81 cm) per year, with snowfall averaging about 28 inches (71 cm). Winters are mild compared to other parts of Nebraska due to the warm Chinook winds that often blow across the area; however, temperatures can still drop below zero during winter months. Summers are typically hot and humid, although thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes can bring relief during the hottest days of the season.
Cowles, Nebraska gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cowles averages 25 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 224 sunny days per year in Cowles. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cowles gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 75 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 25 inches of snow a year