Cozad, NE Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Cozad, a city in Dawson County, Nebraska.
This Afternoon
59°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-day forecast for Cozad
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 15 mph NNW | 1% |
| Tonight | 29°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 51°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 33°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 mph NNW | 16% |
| Thursday | 52°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNW | 5% |
| Thursday Night | 27°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 2% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 63°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NNW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Cozad (40.861, -99.986). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Cozad
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 9
Growing season
162 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Cozad: nearby ZIP 69130 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Nebraska frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Gothenburg, Ne (10.3 mi from Cozad). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.