Watkins, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 33.9 °F (low) to 53 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 29.6 Inches. Watkins is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. 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 | 3.5 °F | 20.9 °F | 0.72 in. |
| February | 6.9 °F | 25.6 °F | 0.79 in. |
| March | 19.7 °F | 38.3 °F | 1.54 in. |
| April | 33.1 °F | 53.7 °F | 2.57 in. |
| May | 46.1 °F | 67.0 °F | 3.81 in. |
| June | 56.5 °F | 76.6 °F | 4.49 in. |
| July | 60.9 °F | 80.7 °F | 4.0 in. |
| August | 58.2 °F | 78.6 °F | 4.01 in. |
| September | 50.2 °F | 71.4 °F | 2.93 in. |
| October | 37.3 °F | 56.5 °F | 2.49 in. |
| November | 23.8 °F | 39.9 °F | 1.24 in. |
| December | 10.9 °F | 26.2 °F | 0.96 in. |
| Annual | 33.9 °F | 53 °F | 29.55 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 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |