Maxwell, NE Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Maxwell, a village in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
This Afternoon
87°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 87. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Maxwell
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 87°F | Sunny | 5 mph NNE | 2% |
| Tonight | 62°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph NNE | 77% |
| Saturday | 72°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 16% |
| Saturday Night | 57°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 5 to 10 mph NE | 55% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NE | 50% |
| Sunday Night | 54°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 65% |
| Monday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NNE | 50% |
| Monday Night | 50°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph E | 21% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph SE | 16% |
| Tuesday Night | 54°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph SE | 29% |
| Wednesday | 68°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph SSE | 29% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph SSE | 35% |
| Thursday | 71°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SSE | 35% |
| Thursday Night | 57°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph ESE | 26% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Maxwell (41.077, -100.526). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Maxwell
Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
Oct 10
Growing season
161 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Maxwell: nearby ZIP 69151 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Nebraska frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Brady, Ne (8.1 mi from Maxwell). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.