Escanaba, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.5 °F (low) to 51.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 30.8 Inches. Escanaba is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5 °F | 25.4 °F | 1.59 in. |
| February | 10.3 °F | 27.3 °F | 1.19 in. |
| March | 18.7 °F | 36.4 °F | 1.74 in. |
| April | 30.2 °F | 47.9 °F | 2.68 in. |
| May | 41.4 °F | 60.9 °F | 2.95 in. |
| June | 51.7 °F | 70.9 °F | 3.09 in. |
| July | 57.3 °F | 76.1 °F | 3.48 in. |
| August | 57.0 °F | 75.2 °F | 3.02 in. |
| September | 49.8 °F | 67.5 °F | 3.33 in. |
| October | 38.9 °F | 54.5 °F | 3.35 in. |
| November | 28.9 °F | 41.8 °F | 2.39 in. |
| December | 18.8 °F | 31.3 °F | 2.01 in. |
| Annual | 34.5 °F | 51.3 °F | 30.82 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |