Taconite, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 29.1 °F (low) to 50.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 28.8 Inches. Taconite is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.2 °F | 17.5 °F | 0.89 in. |
| February | 1.1 °F | 24.0 °F | 0.78 in. |
| March | 14.3 °F | 37.0 °F | 1.2 in. |
| April | 28.1 °F | 51.0 °F | 2.01 in. |
| May | 40.7 °F | 64.6 °F | 3.2 in. |
| June | 51.2 °F | 73.5 °F | 4.49 in. |
| July | 56.0 °F | 78.2 °F | 4.17 in. |
| August | 53.7 °F | 76.4 °F | 3.39 in. |
| September | 45.4 °F | 67.6 °F | 3.3 in. |
| October | 33.9 °F | 52.6 °F | 2.74 in. |
| November | 20.5 °F | 35.8 °F | 1.49 in. |
| December | 6.4 °F | 22.7 °F | 1.1 in. |
| Annual | 29.1 °F | 50.1 °F | 28.76 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 3b : -35°F to -30°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |