Drayton, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 29 °F (low) to 49.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 21.6 Inches. Drayton 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 | -3.8 °F | 13.3 °F | 0.5 in. |
| February | -0.4 °F | 18.5 °F | 0.41 in. |
| March | 13.6 °F | 31.5 °F | 0.83 in. |
| April | 29.6 °F | 50.2 °F | 1.14 in. |
| May | 42.1 °F | 65.1 °F | 3.27 in. |
| June | 53.7 °F | 75.0 °F | 3.88 in. |
| July | 57.2 °F | 79.6 °F | 3.07 in. |
| August | 54.2 °F | 78.9 °F | 2.78 in. |
| September | 45.3 °F | 69.6 °F | 2.26 in. |
| October | 33.1 °F | 53.0 °F | 1.8 in. |
| November | 18.5 °F | 34.5 °F | 0.91 in. |
| December | 4.4 °F | 19.7 °F | 0.76 in. |
| Annual | 29 °F | 49.1 °F | 21.61 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |