Balta, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 28.1 °F (low) to 50.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 19.5 Inches. Balta 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 | -2.9 °F | 16.2 °F | 0.55 in. |
| February | 0.6 °F | 20.9 °F | 0.51 in. |
| March | 13.7 °F | 33.3 °F | 0.76 in. |
| April | 27.9 °F | 51.3 °F | 1.04 in. |
| May | 41.0 °F | 65.4 °F | 2.61 in. |
| June | 52.2 °F | 74.1 °F | 3.87 in. |
| July | 56.3 °F | 79.8 °F | 3.23 in. |
| August | 53.2 °F | 79.7 °F | 2.24 in. |
| September | 43.9 °F | 70.2 °F | 1.82 in. |
| October | 30.9 °F | 53.9 °F | 1.41 in. |
| November | 16.5 °F | 35.5 °F | 0.83 in. |
| December | 3.6 °F | 21.3 °F | 0.67 in. |
| Annual | 28.1 °F | 50.1 °F | 19.54 in. |
| 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 : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 3b : -35°F to -30°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |