Crystal, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.5 °F (low) to 54.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 33.5 Inches. Crystal is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1 °F | 23.2 °F | 0.98 in. |
| February | 10.3 °F | 27.9 °F | 0.9 in. |
| March | 22.4 °F | 40.9 °F | 1.73 in. |
| April | 35.3 °F | 55.5 °F | 3.1 in. |
| May | 48.3 °F | 68.4 °F | 4.33 in. |
| June | 58.5 °F | 78.0 °F | 4.74 in. |
| July | 63.6 °F | 82.8 °F | 4.26 in. |
| August | 61.0 °F | 80.3 °F | 4.21 in. |
| September | 52.4 °F | 72.7 °F | 3.47 in. |
| October | 39.0 °F | 57.9 °F | 2.67 in. |
| November | 26.4 °F | 42.3 °F | 1.73 in. |
| December | 14.0 °F | 28.5 °F | 1.34 in. |
| Annual | 36.5 °F | 54.9 °F | 33.46 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |