Minden, Nevada has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 0.1 °C (low) to 19.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 239.5 Millimeters. 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 | -6.8 °C | 8.7 °C | 44.2 mm |
| February | -5.6 °C | 10.7 °C | 33.78 mm |
| March | -3.1 °C | 14.3 °C | 27.43 mm |
| April | -1.3 °C | 16.9 °C | 12.19 mm |
| May | 2.7 °C | 21.7 °C | 15.49 mm |
| June | 6.1 °C | 27.7 °C | 8.64 mm |
| July | 9.5 °C | 32.4 °C | 5.33 mm |
| August | 8.4 °C | 31.9 °C | 6.6 mm |
| September | 4.6 °C | 28 °C | 5.33 mm |
| October | -0.6 °C | 21.6 °C | 16 mm |
| November | -4.9 °C | 13.9 °C | 20.57 mm |
| December | -7.3 °C | 8.1 °C | 43.94 mm |
| Annual | 0.1 °C | 19.7 °C | 239.5 mm |
| 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 : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |