Franklin County, NE has a humid continental climate, with hot and humid summers and cold, snowy winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to the high 80s and 90s Fahrenheit. Winters are generally cold and dry with temperatures dropping into the teens and single digits. Snowfall is common in Franklin County throughout the winter months, making it a great destination for winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing. The area receives an average of 43 inches of precipitation annually, making it fairly wet overall.
Franklin County, Nebraska gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Franklin County averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Franklin County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Franklin County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21 inches of snow a year