Sheldon, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from -0.4 °C (low) to 11.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 588.8 Millimeters. Sheldon 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 | -17.8 °C | -7.7 °C | 15.24 mm |
| February | -15.7 °C | -4.9 °C | 15.24 mm |
| March | -8.4 °C | 2.1 °C | 24.38 mm |
| April | -0.7 °C | 11.9 °C | 34.04 mm |
| May | 6.7 °C | 19.7 °C | 76.71 mm |
| June | 13 °C | 25.3 °C | 104.39 mm |
| July | 14.9 °C | 27.6 °C | 87.12 mm |
| August | 13.4 °C | 26.8 °C | 67.82 mm |
| September | 8.2 °C | 22.3 °C | 71.12 mm |
| October | 1.2 °C | 13.6 °C | 56.64 mm |
| November | -6.6 °C | 3.7 °C | 18.29 mm |
| December | -13.4 °C | -4.3 °C | 17.78 mm |
| Annual | -0.4 °C | 11.3 °C | 588.77 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |