Gaylord, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.1 °F (low) to 52.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.1 Inches. Gaylord 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 Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4 °F | 24.6 °F | 2.62 in. |
| February | 10.7 °F | 27.2 °F | 1.91 in. |
| March | 18.1 °F | 37.3 °F | 2.09 in. |
| April | 30.5 °F | 50.5 °F | 3.15 in. |
| May | 42.7 °F | 64.7 °F | 3.14 in. |
| June | 52.1 °F | 73.8 °F | 3.16 in. |
| July | 56.5 °F | 77.9 °F | 2.91 in. |
| August | 55.3 °F | 76.4 °F | 3.39 in. |
| September | 48.1 °F | 69.3 °F | 3.68 in. |
| October | 37.3 °F | 54.9 °F | 4.18 in. |
| November | 28.3 °F | 41.5 °F | 3.15 in. |
| December | 18.6 °F | 30.1 °F | 2.75 in. |
| Annual | 34.1 °F | 52.4 °F | 36.13 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| 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 |