Bad Axe, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 3 °C (low) to 12.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 827.8 Millimeters. Bad Axe is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.4 °C | -2.1 °C | 52.07 mm |
| February | -9.4 °C | -0.8 °C | 43.94 mm |
| March | -4.9 °C | 4.5 °C | 45.47 mm |
| April | 0.9 °C | 11.6 °C | 82.3 mm |
| May | 7.3 °C | 18.7 °C | 84.07 mm |
| June | 12.7 °C | 24.3 °C | 83.31 mm |
| July | 14.9 °C | 26.7 °C | 84.33 mm |
| August | 14.4 °C | 25.7 °C | 88.39 mm |
| September | 10.3 °C | 22.3 °C | 76.96 mm |
| October | 4.7 °C | 14.8 °C | 73.15 mm |
| November | -0.6 °C | 7.4 °C | 61.21 mm |
| December | -5.3 °C | 1.2 °C | 52.58 mm |
| Annual | 3 °C | 12.9 °C | 827.78 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |