Archer, NE Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Archer, a community in Merrick County, Nebraska.
This Afternoon
51°F
Light Rain Likely
Rain likely. Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Archer
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 51°F | Light Rain Likely | 20 to 25 mph NNW | 68% |
| Tonight | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 15 to 20 mph NW | 10% |
| Wednesday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph NW | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph NW | 30% |
| Thursday | 52°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNW | 13% |
| Thursday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Friday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Clear | 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 65°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Archer (41.167, -98.139). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Archer
Last spring frost
Apr 28
First fall frost
Oct 10
Growing season
165 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Archer: nearby ZIP 68816 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Nebraska frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Central City, Ne (6.6 mi from Archer). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.