Northern Great Plains:
- The northern part of the Great Plains experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers.
- Winters can be very cold, with average January temperatures ranging from -10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is common and can be heavy.
- Summers are generally warm and dry, with average July temperatures ranging from 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Central Great Plains:
- The central part of the Great Plains has a more continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters.
- Winters are cold, with average January temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is common but less heavy than in the Northern Plains.
- Summers are hot and humid, with average July temperatures ranging from 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Southern Great Plains:
- The southern part of the Great Plains has a subtropical climate, with mild winters and hot, humid summers.
- Winters are mild, with average January temperatures ranging from 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is rare.
- Summers are hot and humid, with average July temperatures ranging from 85 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.