Houghton, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 31.5 °F (low) to 51.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 34.7 Inches. Houghton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 °F | 24.1 °F | 3.67 in. |
| February | 7.5 °F | 26.8 °F | 1.61 in. |
| March | 15.2 °F | 36.5 °F | 1.64 in. |
| April | 27.0 °F | 48.0 °F | 2.55 in. |
| May | 38.6 °F | 62.6 °F | 3.28 in. |
| June | 47.9 °F | 72.7 °F | 2.95 in. |
| July | 54.5 °F | 77.8 °F | 2.92 in. |
| August | 53.6 °F | 76.7 °F | 2.7 in. |
| September | 47.1 °F | 68.8 °F | 3.41 in. |
| October | 36.0 °F | 54.7 °F | 3.56 in. |
| November | 26.1 °F | 40.3 °F | 2.69 in. |
| December | 15.7 °F | 29.6 °F | 3.76 in. |
| Annual | 31.5 °F | 51.6 °F | 34.74 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |