Drake, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from -1.5 °C (low) to 10.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 481.1 Millimeters. Drake 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 | -18.1 °C | -7.7 °C | 11.68 mm |
| February | -16.3 °C | -5.2 °C | 11.94 mm |
| March | -9.4 °C | 1.6 °C | 19.81 mm |
| April | -1.8 °C | 11.1 °C | 28.96 mm |
| May | 5.3 °C | 18.7 °C | 70.61 mm |
| June | 11.5 °C | 23.6 °C | 87.38 mm |
| July | 14 °C | 27.1 °C | 76.2 mm |
| August | 12.5 °C | 27 °C | 51.82 mm |
| September | 7.2 °C | 21.6 °C | 45.21 mm |
| October | -0.1 °C | 12.6 °C | 39.88 mm |
| November | -7.9 °C | 2.6 °C | 22.1 mm |
| December | -14.8 °C | -4.9 °C | 15.49 mm |
| Annual | -1.5 °C | 10.7 °C | 481.08 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | Over 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 |