White Shield, North Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer With Dry Winters climate (Köppen classification: Dwb). Average annual temperatures range from 30 °F (low) to 51.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 17.8 Inches. White Shield 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 | 1.0 °F | 19.3 °F | 0.44 in. |
| February | 4.7 °F | 23.8 °F | 0.4 in. |
| March | 16.4 °F | 36.1 °F | 0.61 in. |
| April | 28.7 °F | 51.9 °F | 1.08 in. |
| May | 41.4 °F | 64.6 °F | 2.79 in. |
| June | 52.0 °F | 73.3 °F | 3.58 in. |
| July | 56.8 °F | 80.0 °F | 2.76 in. |
| August | 54.6 °F | 80.7 °F | 2.01 in. |
| September | 44.9 °F | 70.5 °F | 1.82 in. |
| October | 32.4 °F | 54.0 °F | 1.24 in. |
| November | 19.1 °F | 37.5 °F | 0.57 in. |
| December | 7.7 °F | 24.2 °F | 0.51 in. |
| Annual | 30 °F | 51.3 °F | 17.81 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| 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 | Dwb - Humid Continental Mild Summer With Dry Winters |