Burlington, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from -1.3 °C (low) to 10.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 465.3 Millimeters. Burlington 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 | -17.5 °C | -7.4 °C | 14.73 mm |
| February | -15.4 °C | -4.9 °C | 13.97 mm |
| March | -9 °C | 1.8 °C | 19.05 mm |
| April | -1.7 °C | 11.4 °C | 24.13 mm |
| May | 5.6 °C | 18.8 °C | 67.56 mm |
| June | 11.7 °C | 23.8 °C | 94.74 mm |
| July | 13.9 °C | 27 °C | 67.06 mm |
| August | 12.4 °C | 27.2 °C | 51.31 mm |
| September | 7.2 °C | 21.7 °C | 40.89 mm |
| October | -0.1 °C | 12.6 °C | 34.8 mm |
| November | -7.8 °C | 2.6 °C | 20.07 mm |
| December | -14.5 °C | -4.8 °C | 17.02 mm |
| Annual | -1.3 °C | 10.8 °C | 465.33 mm |
| 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 : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |