Empire, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 38.2 °F (low) to 54 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 34.2 Inches. Empire is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 18.1 °F | 28.6 °F | 2.27 in. |
| February | 17.9 °F | 30.2 °F | 1.61 in. |
| March | 23.6 °F | 39.2 °F | 1.89 in. |
| April | 33.4 °F | 51.5 °F | 3.05 in. |
| May | 43.8 °F | 64.0 °F | 3.2 in. |
| June | 53.5 °F | 73.3 °F | 3.14 in. |
| July | 59.0 °F | 77.6 °F | 2.92 in. |
| August | 58.8 °F | 76.5 °F | 3.13 in. |
| September | 52.4 °F | 70.5 °F | 3.65 in. |
| October | 41.5 °F | 57.7 °F | 4.09 in. |
| November | 32.4 °F | 44.6 °F | 2.93 in. |
| December | 24.4 °F | 33.8 °F | 2.35 in. |
| Annual | 38.2 °F | 54 °F | 34.23 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 6b : -5°F to 0°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 |