Applegate, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 37.9 °F (low) to 55.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 33.2 Inches. Applegate 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. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9 °F | 29.4 °F | 2.26 in. |
| February | 15.8 °F | 31.9 °F | 1.77 in. |
| March | 24.0 °F | 41.3 °F | 2.0 in. |
| April | 34.1 °F | 53.2 °F | 3.09 in. |
| May | 45.1 °F | 65.2 °F | 3.44 in. |
| June | 55.0 °F | 75.3 °F | 3.32 in. |
| July | 60.0 °F | 80.1 °F | 3.14 in. |
| August | 58.7 °F | 78.6 °F | 3.19 in. |
| September | 51.6 °F | 72.8 °F | 3.22 in. |
| October | 41.4 °F | 59.8 °F | 2.99 in. |
| November | 31.2 °F | 46.5 °F | 2.55 in. |
| December | 22.5 °F | 35.0 °F | 2.2 in. |
| Annual | 37.9 °F | 55.8 °F | 33.17 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 21 - Apr. 30 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |