Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Alpena CO Rgnl, MI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 29.7"
- Annual precip
- 137d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Alpena CO Rgnl
Alpena CO Rgnl, Michigan averages 44°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 29.7"
- annual precipitation · 78" snow
- 137 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
29.7"
Annual Snow
77.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.7"
Plus 77.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Alpena CO Rgnl) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Alpena CO Rgnl area.
How Alpena CO Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Alpena CO Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Alpena CO Rgnl
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Alpena CO Rgnl captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.8" | 19.3" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5" | 17.0" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.8" | 10.6" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 6.6" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 0.2" | 5.0 | 0.3 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0" | 0.4" | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1" | 6.6" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9" | 16.9" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.8"
Snow: 19.3"
15.6 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
Snow: 17.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
March 1.8"
Snow: 10.6"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
Snow: 6.6"
11.5 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
Snow: 0.2"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 2.7"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 3.2"
10.9 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
September 2.8"
11.2 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
Snow: 0.4"
13.9 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
Snow: 6.6"
13.8 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
Snow: 16.9"
14.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
137 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,844
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
353
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76% | 7.8 | 22% | 58% |
| February | 74% | 8.0 | 32% | 50% |
| March | 67% | 8.4 | 40% | 40% |
| April | 62% | 8.1 | 49% | 30% |
| May | 68% | 6.9 | 51% | 24% |
| June | 70% | 6.3 | 50% | 19% |
| July | 73% | 5.9 | 49% | 15% |
| August | 76% | 6.0 | 50% | 19% |
| September | 77% | 6.9 | 42% | 31% |
| October | 76% | 7.6 | 30% | 50% |
| November | 78% | 8.0 | 17% | 68% |
| December | 79% | 8.0 | 15% | 69% |
What Alpena CO Rgnl's climate means for you
Alpena CO Rgnl runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 137 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,844 heating and 353 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Alpena CO Rgnl, MI
Based on station USW00094849 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Alpena CO Rgnl, Michigan averages 44°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Alpena CO Rgnl averages 29.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 77.6 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 137 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 17 and the first fall freeze near October 1. As for energy demand, 7,844 heating degree days and 353 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Alpena CO Rgnl scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Alpena CO Rgnl, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Alpena CO Rgnl, Michigan is 44°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Alpena CO Rgnl get? ▼
Alpena CO Rgnl receives 29.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 77.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Alpena CO Rgnl? ▼
Alpena CO Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Alpena CO Rgnl? ▼
Alpena CO Rgnl has approximately 137 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Alpena CO Rgnl? ▼
Alpena CO Rgnl has 7,844 heating degree days and 353 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Alpena CO Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094849 near Alpena CO Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094849. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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