Dunkirk, Maryland has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 46.6 °F (low) to 67.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.8 Inches. Dunkirk is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4 °F | 44.6 °F | 3.07 in. |
| February | 27.9 °F | 48.0 °F | 2.69 in. |
| March | 34.6 °F | 56.1 °F | 3.99 in. |
| April | 44.5 °F | 67.5 °F | 3.2 in. |
| May | 54.0 °F | 75.6 °F | 4.31 in. |
| June | 63.1 °F | 83.9 °F | 4.42 in. |
| July | 67.7 °F | 88.2 °F | 4.46 in. |
| August | 66.0 °F | 86.8 °F | 4.21 in. |
| September | 59.5 °F | 80.4 °F | 4.42 in. |
| October | 47.7 °F | 69.1 °F | 4.1 in. |
| November | 37.4 °F | 58.1 °F | 3.22 in. |
| December | 30.6 °F | 48.6 °F | 3.69 in. |
| Annual | 46.6 °F | 67.2 °F | 45.78 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : 5°F to 10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |