Wadena, Iowa has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.3 °F (low) to 56.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.3 Inches. Wadena is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4 °F | 26.0 °F | 1.16 in. |
| February | 12.3 °F | 30.4 °F | 1.21 in. |
| March | 24.1 °F | 43.6 °F | 2.06 in. |
| April | 35.5 °F | 58.0 °F | 3.96 in. |
| May | 47.4 °F | 69.8 °F | 4.85 in. |
| June | 57.7 °F | 79.2 °F | 5.79 in. |
| July | 61.3 °F | 82.4 °F | 4.92 in. |
| August | 58.8 °F | 80.5 °F | 4.08 in. |
| September | 50.2 °F | 74.2 °F | 3.69 in. |
| October | 38.1 °F | 61.2 °F | 2.91 in. |
| November | 26.2 °F | 44.9 °F | 2.11 in. |
| December | 15.3 °F | 31.8 °F | 1.6 in. |
| Annual | 36.3 °F | 56.8 °F | 38.34 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |