Bad Axe, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 37.4 °F (low) to 55.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 32.6 Inches. Bad Axe 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. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 °F | 28.3 °F | 2.05 in. |
| February | 15.0 °F | 30.6 °F | 1.73 in. |
| March | 23.2 °F | 40.1 °F | 1.79 in. |
| April | 33.7 °F | 52.8 °F | 3.24 in. |
| May | 45.2 °F | 65.7 °F | 3.31 in. |
| June | 54.8 °F | 75.8 °F | 3.28 in. |
| July | 58.9 °F | 80.0 °F | 3.32 in. |
| August | 58.0 °F | 78.3 °F | 3.48 in. |
| September | 50.5 °F | 72.2 °F | 3.03 in. |
| October | 40.4 °F | 58.7 °F | 2.88 in. |
| November | 31.0 °F | 45.3 °F | 2.41 in. |
| December | 22.5 °F | 34.2 °F | 2.07 in. |
| Annual | 37.4 °F | 55.2 °F | 32.59 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |