Dowling, Michigan has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 39.2 °F (low) to 57.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.8 Inches. Dowling 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 | 17.1 °F | 30.6 °F | 2.62 in. |
| February | 17.7 °F | 33.4 °F | 2.09 in. |
| March | 25.6 °F | 44.1 °F | 2.4 in. |
| April | 36.8 °F | 57.4 °F | 3.68 in. |
| May | 48.4 °F | 69.0 °F | 4.22 in. |
| June | 57.5 °F | 78.1 °F | 4.01 in. |
| July | 60.9 °F | 81.9 °F | 3.53 in. |
| August | 59.3 °F | 80.0 °F | 3.78 in. |
| September | 51.7 °F | 73.7 °F | 3.3 in. |
| October | 41.1 °F | 60.6 °F | 3.8 in. |
| November | 31.5 °F | 47.1 °F | 2.89 in. |
| December | 23.2 °F | 35.5 °F | 2.44 in. |
| Annual | 39.2 °F | 57.6 °F | 38.76 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 | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |