Traverse City, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 37.9 °F (low) to 54.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 34.4 Inches. Traverse City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9 °F | 28.2 °F | 2.32 in. |
| February | 16.2 °F | 30.0 °F | 1.69 in. |
| March | 22.4 °F | 39.7 °F | 2.02 in. |
| April | 32.8 °F | 52.5 °F | 3.14 in. |
| May | 43.9 °F | 65.0 °F | 3.03 in. |
| June | 54.4 °F | 75.8 °F | 2.86 in. |
| July | 59.8 °F | 80.3 °F | 2.84 in. |
| August | 59.0 °F | 78.8 °F | 3.23 in. |
| September | 52.2 °F | 71.1 °F | 3.56 in. |
| October | 41.5 °F | 57.7 °F | 4.1 in. |
| November | 32.2 °F | 44.8 °F | 2.95 in. |
| December | 23.7 °F | 33.9 °F | 2.64 in. |
| Annual | 37.9 °F | 54.8 °F | 34.38 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°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 |