Paw Paw, Michigan Climate Data

Paw Paw, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38.9 °F (low) to 58.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39.4 Inches. Paw Paw is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.

Avg Annual High58.5 °F
Avg Annual Low38.9 °F
Annual Precipitation39.4 in.
Hardiness ZoneZone 6a
Growing Season: Last frost around May 1 - May 10 — First frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 — Approximately 125-150 Days frost days per year.

Monthly Average Climate Data for Paw Paw, Michigan

Average monthly temperatures and precipitation Switch to Celsius / Metric
MonthAvg. LowAvg. HighAvg. Precip
January17.0 °F31.5 °F2.81 in.
February18.2 °F34.3 °F2.05 in.
March25.9 °F44.8 °F2.36 in.
April36.5 °F57.8 °F3.46 in.
May47.9 °F69.5 °F4.18 in.
June56.6 °F79.0 °F3.8 in.
July60.2 °F83.0 °F3.62 in.
August58.9 °F81.4 °F3.89 in.
September51.3 °F75.0 °F3.49 in.
October40.3 °F61.7 °F4.13 in.
November31.4 °F48.1 °F2.95 in.
December23.1 °F36.4 °F2.61 in.
Annual38.9 °F58.5 °F39.35 in.

Climate Zone Data for Paw Paw, Michigan

Average First Frost DateOct. 1 - Oct. 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - May 10
Average Days With Frost125-150 Days
Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a : -10°F to -5°F
Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F
Current Drought ConditionsNormal
Köppen Climate ClassificationDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
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