Lakota, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 29.4 °F (low) to 48.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 20.9 Inches. Lakota 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 | -2.5 °F | 14.3 °F | 0.5 in. |
| February | 0.9 °F | 19.2 °F | 0.45 in. |
| March | 14.1 °F | 31.4 °F | 0.75 in. |
| April | 28.9 °F | 49.0 °F | 0.96 in. |
| May | 42.3 °F | 63.8 °F | 2.77 in. |
| June | 53.8 °F | 73.1 °F | 4.03 in. |
| July | 58.2 °F | 78.0 °F | 3.61 in. |
| August | 55.5 °F | 77.5 °F | 2.71 in. |
| September | 46.0 °F | 68.4 °F | 2.02 in. |
| October | 32.8 °F | 52.5 °F | 1.67 in. |
| November | 18.1 °F | 34.4 °F | 0.78 in. |
| December | 4.9 °F | 19.9 °F | 0.65 in. |
| Annual | 29.4 °F | 48.5 °F | 20.9 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |