Akron, Ohio has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 5.6 °C (low) to 15.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 990.3 Millimeters. Akron is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.6 °C | 1.3 °C | 68.07 mm |
| February | -6 °C | 2.8 °C | 53.34 mm |
| March | -1.9 °C | 8 °C | 76.71 mm |
| April | 4.4 °C | 15.4 °C | 89.92 mm |
| May | 10.2 °C | 21.5 °C | 98.3 mm |
| June | 15.3 °C | 26.2 °C | 101.6 mm |
| July | 17.4 °C | 28.5 °C | 100.58 mm |
| August | 16.5 °C | 27.6 °C | 89.15 mm |
| September | 12.6 °C | 23.9 °C | 85.6 mm |
| October | 6.7 °C | 16.9 °C | 81.28 mm |
| November | 1.3 °C | 9.9 °C | 74.42 mm |
| December | -3.2 °C | 3.9 °C | 71.37 mm |
| Annual | 5.6 °C | 15.5 °C | 990.34 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |