Lawrence, Indiana has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 6.1 °C (low) to 16.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1136.4 Millimeters. Lawrence is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.9 °C | 1.7 °C | 76.96 mm |
| February | -5.5 °C | 4 °C | 64.01 mm |
| March | -0.7 °C | 9.9 °C | 86.36 mm |
| April | 5.4 °C | 17.1 °C | 113.54 mm |
| May | 11.6 °C | 22.5 °C | 127.25 mm |
| June | 16.6 °C | 27.1 °C | 132.59 mm |
| July | 18.3 °C | 28.9 °C | 114.05 mm |
| August | 17.5 °C | 28.3 °C | 85.85 mm |
| September | 13.1 °C | 25.2 °C | 85.34 mm |
| October | 6.8 °C | 18.4 °C | 83.82 mm |
| November | 0.8 °C | 10.6 °C | 87.12 mm |
| December | -3.9 °C | 4.2 °C | 79.5 mm |
| Annual | 6.1 °C | 16.5 °C | 1136.39 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |