Indian River, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 0.5 °C (low) to 12.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 845.3 Millimeters. Indian River is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.9 °C | -2.7 °C | 57.15 mm |
| February | -13 °C | -1.2 °C | 39.12 mm |
| March | -9 °C | 4.2 °C | 45.72 mm |
| April | -1.8 °C | 11.2 °C | 74.17 mm |
| May | 4.7 °C | 19.2 °C | 74.93 mm |
| June | 10.1 °C | 24.6 °C | 76.71 mm |
| July | 12.8 °C | 26.8 °C | 74.17 mm |
| August | 12.1 °C | 26.1 °C | 81.53 mm |
| September | 8.1 °C | 21.9 °C | 87.63 mm |
| October | 2.7 °C | 14.1 °C | 101.09 mm |
| November | -2.1 °C | 6.5 °C | 71.12 mm |
| December | -7 °C | 0.6 °C | 61.98 mm |
| Annual | 0.5 °C | 12.6 °C | 845.32 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |