Minden, Nevada has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 32.3 °F (low) to 67.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9.4 Inches. Minden is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8 °F | 47.7 °F | 1.74 in. |
| February | 21.9 °F | 51.2 °F | 1.33 in. |
| March | 26.4 °F | 57.7 °F | 1.08 in. |
| April | 29.7 °F | 62.5 °F | 0.48 in. |
| May | 36.8 °F | 71.0 °F | 0.61 in. |
| June | 42.9 °F | 81.8 °F | 0.34 in. |
| July | 49.1 °F | 90.4 °F | 0.21 in. |
| August | 47.2 °F | 89.5 °F | 0.26 in. |
| September | 40.2 °F | 82.4 °F | 0.21 in. |
| October | 30.9 °F | 70.8 °F | 0.63 in. |
| November | 23.2 °F | 57.0 °F | 0.81 in. |
| December | 18.9 °F | 46.6 °F | 1.73 in. |
| Annual | 32.3 °F | 67.4 °F | 9.43 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |