Detroit Lakes, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 31.3 °F (low) to 50.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 26.8 Inches. Detroit Lakes 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 Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.5 °F | 17.6 °F | 0.64 in. |
| February | 2.3 °F | 22.4 °F | 0.62 in. |
| March | 16.4 °F | 35.3 °F | 0.97 in. |
| April | 30.6 °F | 51.8 °F | 1.83 in. |
| May | 43.7 °F | 65.3 °F | 3.45 in. |
| June | 54.8 °F | 74.9 °F | 4.52 in. |
| July | 59.1 °F | 79.4 °F | 4.06 in. |
| August | 56.6 °F | 77.8 °F | 3.05 in. |
| September | 48.2 °F | 69.6 °F | 3.1 in. |
| October | 35.3 °F | 53.8 °F | 2.84 in. |
| November | 21.2 °F | 36.9 °F | 0.94 in. |
| December | 7.5 °F | 23.4 °F | 0.79 in. |
| Annual | 31.3 °F | 50.7 °F | 26.81 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| 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 3b : -35°F to -30°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |