Kensal, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 30.4 °F (low) to 51.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 20.2 Inches. Kensal 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 | 0.2 °F | 17.9 °F | 0.46 in. |
| February | 4.0 °F | 22.6 °F | 0.45 in. |
| March | 15.8 °F | 35.2 °F | 0.7 in. |
| April | 29.5 °F | 52.4 °F | 1.05 in. |
| May | 42.6 °F | 66.2 °F | 2.79 in. |
| June | 53.9 °F | 75.5 °F | 3.62 in. |
| July | 58.1 °F | 80.6 °F | 3.78 in. |
| August | 55.3 °F | 80.1 °F | 2.51 in. |
| September | 46.0 °F | 71.3 °F | 2.06 in. |
| October | 33.3 °F | 55.4 °F | 1.57 in. |
| November | 19.2 °F | 37.2 °F | 0.62 in. |
| December | 7.0 °F | 23.3 °F | 0.61 in. |
| Annual | 30.4 °F | 51.5 °F | 20.22 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 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |