Monroe, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 35 °F (low) to 56.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 26.9 Inches. Monroe 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 | 6.5 °F | 25.4 °F | 0.54 in. |
| February | 10.8 °F | 30.5 °F | 0.76 in. |
| March | 21.9 °F | 42.7 °F | 1.33 in. |
| April | 33.8 °F | 56.8 °F | 2.86 in. |
| May | 46.5 °F | 69.1 °F | 3.81 in. |
| June | 57.9 °F | 79.1 °F | 4.23 in. |
| July | 61.8 °F | 83.8 °F | 3.07 in. |
| August | 59.3 °F | 81.1 °F | 3.36 in. |
| September | 50.1 °F | 74.2 °F | 2.8 in. |
| October | 36.3 °F | 60.0 °F | 2.38 in. |
| November | 22.7 °F | 43.6 °F | 1.02 in. |
| December | 11.8 °F | 29.8 °F | 0.78 in. |
| Annual | 35 °F | 56.3 °F | 26.94 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |