Verndale, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 30.6 °F (low) to 50.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 27.2 Inches. Verndale 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 | -0.9 °F | 18.0 °F | 0.67 in. |
| February | 2.3 °F | 23.3 °F | 0.69 in. |
| March | 15.9 °F | 36.0 °F | 1.22 in. |
| April | 29.9 °F | 51.9 °F | 2.12 in. |
| May | 43.1 °F | 65.2 °F | 3.5 in. |
| June | 53.8 °F | 74.0 °F | 4.28 in. |
| July | 58.3 °F | 78.9 °F | 4.31 in. |
| August | 55.4 °F | 77.3 °F | 2.94 in. |
| September | 47.0 °F | 69.0 °F | 2.78 in. |
| October | 34.2 °F | 54.0 °F | 2.77 in. |
| November | 21.1 °F | 37.4 °F | 1.07 in. |
| December | 7.5 °F | 23.5 °F | 0.82 in. |
| Annual | 30.6 °F | 50.7 °F | 27.17 in. |
| 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 : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 3b : -35°F to -30°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |