The Lakes, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 34.9 °F (low) to 54.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 29.4 Inches. The Lakes 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 | 6.1 °F | 23.1 °F | 0.76 in. |
| February | 10.0 °F | 27.6 °F | 0.79 in. |
| March | 21.6 °F | 39.4 °F | 1.56 in. |
| April | 33.6 °F | 54.4 °F | 3.03 in. |
| May | 46.6 °F | 67.7 °F | 3.89 in. |
| June | 57.8 °F | 78.1 °F | 4.63 in. |
| July | 61.4 °F | 81.6 °F | 3.46 in. |
| August | 58.7 °F | 79.3 °F | 3.29 in. |
| September | 50.1 °F | 72.6 °F | 3.43 in. |
| October | 36.8 °F | 58.4 °F | 2.33 in. |
| November | 23.9 °F | 41.6 °F | 1.31 in. |
| December | 12.3 °F | 28.0 °F | 0.94 in. |
| Annual | 34.9 °F | 54.3 °F | 29.42 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 |