Rushford, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.4 °F (low) to 56.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.2 Inches. Rushford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8 °F | 25.4 °F | 1.11 in. |
| February | 11.0 °F | 30.1 °F | 1.02 in. |
| March | 23.3 °F | 42.5 °F | 1.85 in. |
| April | 35.4 °F | 57.0 °F | 3.91 in. |
| May | 47.3 °F | 69.2 °F | 4.68 in. |
| June | 57.8 °F | 78.8 °F | 5.49 in. |
| July | 61.7 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.16 in. |
| August | 59.5 °F | 80.5 °F | 4.49 in. |
| September | 51.3 °F | 73.5 °F | 3.96 in. |
| October | 38.8 °F | 59.9 °F | 2.64 in. |
| November | 27.1 °F | 44.1 °F | 1.74 in. |
| December | 15.2 °F | 31.0 °F | 1.16 in. |
| Annual | 36.4 °F | 56.2 °F | 36.21 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°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 |