Sawyer, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 29.1 °F (low) to 52 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 19.2 Inches. Sawyer 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 | 18.8 °F | 0.57 in. |
| February | 3.0 °F | 23.6 °F | 0.52 in. |
| March | 15.2 °F | 35.8 °F | 0.73 in. |
| April | 28.3 °F | 53.5 °F | 1.01 in. |
| May | 41.5 °F | 66.8 °F | 2.76 in. |
| June | 52.4 °F | 75.3 °F | 3.89 in. |
| July | 56.8 °F | 80.9 °F | 2.98 in. |
| August | 53.9 °F | 81.2 °F | 2.08 in. |
| September | 44.6 °F | 71.8 °F | 1.68 in. |
| October | 31.5 °F | 55.6 °F | 1.45 in. |
| November | 17.5 °F | 37.3 °F | 0.85 in. |
| December | 5.3 °F | 23.9 °F | 0.66 in. |
| Annual | 29.1 °F | 52 °F | 19.18 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |