Palisade, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 30.2 °F (low) to 51.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 28.7 Inches. Palisade 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 | -0.6 °F | 19.1 °F | 0.77 in. |
| February | 2.7 °F | 25.1 °F | 0.7 in. |
| March | 15.7 °F | 37.7 °F | 1.23 in. |
| April | 29.2 °F | 51.5 °F | 2.21 in. |
| May | 41.7 °F | 65.1 °F | 3.47 in. |
| June | 51.9 °F | 74.3 °F | 4.4 in. |
| July | 56.6 °F | 78.8 °F | 4.32 in. |
| August | 54.1 °F | 76.6 °F | 3.43 in. |
| September | 46.0 °F | 68.7 °F | 3.07 in. |
| October | 34.4 °F | 54.0 °F | 2.76 in. |
| November | 21.9 °F | 37.6 °F | 1.35 in. |
| December | 8.2 °F | 24.5 °F | 0.97 in. |
| Annual | 30.2 °F | 51.1 °F | 28.68 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |