Rutland, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 32.2 °F (low) to 52.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 23.8 Inches. Rutland is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1 °F | 19.1 °F | 0.62 in. |
| February | 5.5 °F | 24.0 °F | 0.56 in. |
| March | 17.8 °F | 36.6 °F | 0.96 in. |
| April | 31.6 °F | 52.8 °F | 1.78 in. |
| May | 45.0 °F | 66.7 °F | 3.12 in. |
| June | 56.0 °F | 76.2 °F | 4.32 in. |
| July | 60.2 °F | 80.9 °F | 3.63 in. |
| August | 57.4 °F | 79.6 °F | 2.33 in. |
| September | 47.9 °F | 71.7 °F | 2.62 in. |
| October | 34.5 °F | 56.0 °F | 2.34 in. |
| November | 20.8 °F | 38.7 °F | 0.83 in. |
| December | 8.7 °F | 25.2 °F | 0.66 in. |
| Annual | 32.2 °F | 52.3 °F | 23.77 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 |