Russell, Manitoba climate data is summarized below. Average annual temperatures range from -3.3 °C (low) to 7.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 452 Millimeters. Russell is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 3a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -21.08 °C | -11.3 °C | 0 mm |
| February | -20.91 °C | -10.44 °C | 0 mm |
| March | -12.61 °C | -1.88 °C | 0 mm |
| April | -2.5 °C | 8.04 °C | 18 mm |
| May | 4.18 °C | 16.24 °C | 62 mm |
| June | 10.16 °C | 21.04 °C | 128 mm |
| July | 12.56 °C | 23.75 °C | 93 mm |
| August | 11.19 °C | 23.14 °C | 66 mm |
| September | 6.29 °C | 18.66 °C | 44 mm |
| October | 0.42 °C | 9.79 °C | 41 mm |
| November | -8.79 °C | -0.88 °C | 0 mm |
| December | -19.02 °C | -10.8 °C | 0 mm |
| Annual | -3.3 °C | 7.1 °C | 452 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 3a : -40°C to -37.2°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |