Climate change in Franklin County, Nebraska
Since 1979, Franklin County, Nebraska has warmed 2.4°F, with 4 more days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 5% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Smith County, KS's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.4°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.9°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.2°F
- Precipitation: −5%
- Wettest day of the year: −11%
- Longest dry spell: +4 days
- Days above 90°F: +4 days
- Nights above 70°F: +0 days
- Freezing nights: −10 days
- Frost-free season: +21 days
- Muggy days: +12 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.7°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +13 days
- Snowfall: −43%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −5 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.