Weather in Denton, Nebraska
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Thunderstorm54%88°62°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm76%83°63°
- MondayMay 18Light Rain93%66°53°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle93%62°46°
- WednesdayMay 20Heavy Drizzle—61°44°
- ThursdayMay 21Light Drizzle12%62°46°
- FridayMay 22Showers17%65°55°
- PM 2.5
- 6.6 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 7.7 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.7 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 94.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:14 AM
- Moonset
- 2:10 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Denton at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 70°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Denton's warmest month is July (~78°F mean) and its coldest is January (~25°F). Rainfall peaks in May (4.9 inches) and bottoms out in January (0.7 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| February | 30° | 0.9″ | 3 |
| March | 41° | 1.6″ | 4 |
| April | 52° | 2.7″ | 5 |
| May | 63° | 4.9″ | 8 |
| June | 74° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| July | 78° | 3.3″ | 6 |
| August | 76° | 3.3″ | 6 |
| September | 67° | 2.9″ | 5 |
| October | 54° | 2.1″ | 4 |
| November | 40° | 1.3″ | 2 |
| December | 29° | 1.2″ | 3 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Denton?
- Denton's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Denton?
- May is the wettest month with about 4.9 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 29 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Denton?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Denton?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 25°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Denton?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Denton get?
- Denton averages about 54 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Denton?
- Denton's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Denton, Nebraska sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 25°F while July averages 78°F — a 53°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Denton receives about 29 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 54 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (40.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.