Gaylord, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1.2 °C (low) to 11.3 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 917.7 Millimeters. Gaylord is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. 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 | -11.4 °C | -4.1 °C | 66.55 mm |
| February | -11.8 °C | -2.7 °C | 48.51 mm |
| March | -7.7 °C | 2.9 °C | 53.09 mm |
| April | -0.8 °C | 10.3 °C | 80.01 mm |
| May | 5.9 °C | 18.2 °C | 79.76 mm |
| June | 11.2 °C | 23.2 °C | 80.26 mm |
| July | 13.6 °C | 25.5 °C | 73.91 mm |
| August | 12.9 °C | 24.7 °C | 86.11 mm |
| September | 8.9 °C | 20.7 °C | 93.47 mm |
| October | 2.9 °C | 12.7 °C | 106.17 mm |
| November | -2.1 °C | 5.3 °C | 80.01 mm |
| December | -7.4 °C | -1.1 °C | 69.85 mm |
| Annual | 1.2 °C | 11.3 °C | 917.7 mm |
| 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 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |