Dakota, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 38.1 °F (low) to 56.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.7 Inches. Dakota is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2 °F | 26.0 °F | 1.16 in. |
| February | 12.7 °F | 30.8 °F | 1.15 in. |
| March | 24.5 °F | 42.9 °F | 1.94 in. |
| April | 37.1 °F | 57.3 °F | 3.97 in. |
| May | 49.1 °F | 69.7 °F | 4.77 in. |
| June | 59.6 °F | 79.4 °F | 5.2 in. |
| July | 63.6 °F | 82.9 °F | 4.31 in. |
| August | 61.5 °F | 81.0 °F | 4.23 in. |
| September | 53.2 °F | 73.4 °F | 3.86 in. |
| October | 40.8 °F | 59.8 °F | 2.79 in. |
| November | 28.9 °F | 44.3 °F | 1.88 in. |
| December | 16.7 °F | 31.3 °F | 1.41 in. |
| Annual | 38.1 °F | 56.6 °F | 36.67 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |