ZIP Code 56501 Hardiness Zones and Climate Data

ZIP Code 56501 - Detroit Lakes Minnesota is in 2023 USDA Hardiness Zones 3b (-35°F to -30°F) and 4a (-30°F to -25°F)

Additional Gardening Related Climate Data for ZIP Code 56501 - Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

2023 Hardiness Zone:Zone 3b: -35°F to -30°F
Zone 4a: -30°F to -25°F
2012 Hardiness Zone:Zone 3b: -35°F to -30°F
1990 Hardiness Zone:Zone 3a: -40F to -35F
Average First Frost Date:Sep. 21 - Sep. 30
Average Last Frost Date:May 21 - May 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone:Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion:51j - Alexandria Moraines and Detroit Lakes Outwash Plain
Current Drought Status:Exceptional Drought
Heat Zone Days: Rare Over 86°F

Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 56501 - Detroit Lakes, MN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)-53163144535756463519330
Avg Max Temp (°F)16243654697680796955352151
Avg Precip (In.).76.571.141.562.884.3143.552.892.41.09.6225.76

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