Vanderbilt, Michigan has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 33.7 °F (low) to 53.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 35.2 Inches. Vanderbilt is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6 °F | 25.7 °F | 2.46 in. |
| February | 10.5 °F | 28.2 °F | 1.78 in. |
| March | 17.5 °F | 38.3 °F | 1.96 in. |
| April | 29.8 °F | 51.7 °F | 3.06 in. |
| May | 41.7 °F | 66.0 °F | 3.09 in. |
| June | 51.1 °F | 75.0 °F | 3.26 in. |
| July | 55.6 °F | 79.3 °F | 2.97 in. |
| August | 54.4 °F | 77.7 °F | 3.36 in. |
| September | 47.5 °F | 70.4 °F | 3.6 in. |
| October | 37.2 °F | 56.3 °F | 4.07 in. |
| November | 28.4 °F | 42.4 °F | 2.98 in. |
| December | 18.9 °F | 31.2 °F | 2.62 in. |
| Annual | 33.7 °F | 53.5 °F | 35.21 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |