MLRA 71 - Central Nebraska Loess Hills Nebraska 26,220 km2 (10,120 mi2)

Climate:
Average annual precipitation 500 to 625 mm. Most of the precipitation falls from spring through autumn, but the maximum is from late in spring to early in summer. Average annual temperature About 11 to 12 C. Average freeze-free period 150 to 160 days, increasing from west to east.

12/16/98