Ghent, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 34.8 °F (low) to 55 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 27.6 Inches. Ghent 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 | 5.4 °F | 23.3 °F | 0.66 in. |
| February | 9.2 °F | 27.6 °F | 0.76 in. |
| March | 21.3 °F | 39.6 °F | 1.46 in. |
| April | 33.7 °F | 55.2 °F | 2.74 in. |
| May | 46.8 °F | 68.4 °F | 3.5 in. |
| June | 57.9 °F | 78.7 °F | 4.25 in. |
| July | 61.5 °F | 82.7 °F | 3.66 in. |
| August | 58.8 °F | 80.3 °F | 3.35 in. |
| September | 50.1 °F | 73.8 °F | 3.01 in. |
| October | 37.0 °F | 59.1 °F | 2.13 in. |
| November | 24.1 °F | 42.4 °F | 1.18 in. |
| December | 12.1 °F | 28.4 °F | 0.86 in. |
| Annual | 34.8 °F | 55 °F | 27.56 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |