Malden, Illinois has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 40 °F (low) to 60 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 37.9 Inches. Malden is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4 °F | 30.6 °F | 1.79 in. |
| February | 18.1 °F | 35.1 °F | 1.79 in. |
| March | 27.8 °F | 47.6 °F | 2.37 in. |
| April | 38.5 °F | 61.1 °F | 3.65 in. |
| May | 50.2 °F | 72.4 °F | 4.77 in. |
| June | 60.0 °F | 81.2 °F | 4.74 in. |
| July | 63.5 °F | 84.2 °F | 3.9 in. |
| August | 61.3 °F | 82.3 °F | 3.86 in. |
| September | 53.2 °F | 76.6 °F | 3.53 in. |
| October | 41.6 °F | 64.0 °F | 3.0 in. |
| November | 30.4 °F | 48.7 °F | 2.49 in. |
| December | 20.4 °F | 35.9 °F | 2.0 in. |
| Annual | 40 °F | 60 °F | 37.89 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 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 | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |