Lorain, Ohio has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 43.8 °F (low) to 58.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 39.1 Inches. Lorain is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3 °F | 34.3 °F | 2.76 in. |
| February | 22.4 °F | 36.2 °F | 2.23 in. |
| March | 29.3 °F | 44.2 °F | 2.83 in. |
| April | 40.9 °F | 57.6 °F | 3.6 in. |
| May | 52.0 °F | 68.6 °F | 3.79 in. |
| June | 61.9 °F | 77.8 °F | 3.82 in. |
| July | 65.9 °F | 81.5 °F | 3.57 in. |
| August | 64.5 °F | 80.1 °F | 3.68 in. |
| September | 57.5 °F | 74.2 °F | 3.71 in. |
| October | 46.5 °F | 62.9 °F | 3.36 in. |
| November | 36.4 °F | 50.1 °F | 2.98 in. |
| December | 27.5 °F | 39.3 °F | 2.74 in. |
| Annual | 43.8 °F | 58.9 °F | 39.07 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |