Fosston, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 28.7 °F (low) to 49.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.9 Inches. Fosston is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 3b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.4 °F | 15.8 °F | 0.76 in. |
| February | -0.9 °F | 20.5 °F | 0.7 in. |
| March | 13.7 °F | 34.1 °F | 0.95 in. |
| April | 28.6 °F | 50.5 °F | 1.47 in. |
| May | 41.7 °F | 64.8 °F | 3.12 in. |
| June | 52.8 °F | 73.9 °F | 4.67 in. |
| July | 56.4 °F | 78.5 °F | 3.8 in. |
| August | 53.7 °F | 77.4 °F | 3.14 in. |
| September | 45.0 °F | 68.6 °F | 3.07 in. |
| October | 33.3 °F | 52.8 °F | 2.33 in. |
| November | 18.9 °F | 35.3 °F | 0.93 in. |
| December | 4.9 °F | 21.7 °F | 0.95 in. |
| Annual | 28.7 °F | 49.5 °F | 25.89 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3b : -35°F to -30°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 |