Barnesville, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 32.3 °F (low) to 51.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.5 Inches. Barnesville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. 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 | 0.2 °F | 17.5 °F | 0.72 in. |
| February | 3.8 °F | 22.3 °F | 0.65 in. |
| March | 17.8 °F | 35.4 °F | 1.04 in. |
| April | 32.1 °F | 52.8 °F | 1.66 in. |
| May | 45.2 °F | 67.2 °F | 3.36 in. |
| June | 56.4 °F | 76.5 °F | 4.4 in. |
| July | 60.3 °F | 80.7 °F | 3.6 in. |
| August | 57.5 °F | 79.5 °F | 2.87 in. |
| September | 48.6 °F | 71.2 °F | 2.97 in. |
| October | 35.6 °F | 55.6 °F | 2.54 in. |
| November | 21.6 °F | 38.1 °F | 0.87 in. |
| December | 8.2 °F | 23.9 °F | 0.79 in. |
| Annual | 32.3 °F | 51.7 °F | 25.47 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 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |