Clare, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 2.2 °C (low) to 13.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 862.1 Millimeters. Clare is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.1 °C | -1.7 °C | 54.1 mm |
| February | -10.2 °C | -0.2 °C | 42.42 mm |
| March | -5.8 °C | 5.6 °C | 52.07 mm |
| April | 0.5 °C | 13 °C | 88.39 mm |
| May | 7.1 °C | 20.2 °C | 93.22 mm |
| June | 12.4 °C | 25.4 °C | 90.17 mm |
| July | 14.4 °C | 27.7 °C | 77.22 mm |
| August | 13.4 °C | 26.6 °C | 88.9 mm |
| September | 9 °C | 22.7 °C | 71.63 mm |
| October | 3.3 °C | 15.1 °C | 86.36 mm |
| November | -1.7 °C | 7.6 °C | 65.28 mm |
| December | -6.3 °C | 1.3 °C | 52.32 mm |
| Annual | 2.2 °C | 13.6 °C | 862.08 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |