Herbst, Indiana has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41.6 °F (low) to 60.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 41.6 Inches. Herbst is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.3 °F | 33.1 °F | 2.76 in. |
| February | 20.6 °F | 37.2 °F | 2.27 in. |
| March | 29.5 °F | 47.9 °F | 3.04 in. |
| April | 39.9 °F | 60.7 °F | 4.07 in. |
| May | 51.3 °F | 71.8 °F | 4.45 in. |
| June | 61.0 °F | 80.2 °F | 4.82 in. |
| July | 63.6 °F | 83.1 °F | 4.28 in. |
| August | 61.3 °F | 81.7 °F | 3.71 in. |
| September | 53.9 °F | 76.7 °F | 3.26 in. |
| October | 42.8 °F | 64.1 °F | 3.05 in. |
| November | 33.0 °F | 50.0 °F | 3.25 in. |
| December | 24.2 °F | 38.2 °F | 2.63 in. |
| Annual | 41.6 °F | 60.4 °F | 41.59 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |