Howard City, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.3 °F (low) to 56 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.5 Inches. Howard City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.7 °F | 28.8 °F | 2.36 in. |
| February | 14.4 °F | 31.7 °F | 1.88 in. |
| March | 22.0 °F | 42.0 °F | 2.3 in. |
| April | 33.4 °F | 55.4 °F | 3.71 in. |
| May | 44.8 °F | 67.4 °F | 4.02 in. |
| June | 54.3 °F | 76.9 °F | 3.55 in. |
| July | 57.9 °F | 80.7 °F | 3.21 in. |
| August | 56.4 °F | 79.1 °F | 3.58 in. |
| September | 49.1 °F | 72.1 °F | 2.98 in. |
| October | 38.2 °F | 58.9 °F | 3.57 in. |
| November | 29.2 °F | 45.2 °F | 2.98 in. |
| December | 21.0 °F | 33.9 °F | 2.31 in. |
| Annual | 36.3 °F | 56 °F | 36.45 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |