Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Battle Creek, MI Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 34.4"
- Annual precip
- 159d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Battle Creek
Battle Creek, Michigan averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 34.4"
- annual precipitation · 65" snow
- 159 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
34.4"
Annual Snow
64.6"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.4"
Plus 64.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Battle Creek) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Battle Creek area.
How Battle Creek compares to every U.S. city
Battle Creek's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Battle Creek
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Battle Creek 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1" | 18.1" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6" | 15.6" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9" | 6.0" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2" | 2.1" | 11.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.0 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7" | 0.5" | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5" | 5.9" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8" | 16.4" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
Snow: 18.1"
14.0 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 15.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
Snow: 6.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
Snow: 2.1"
12.4 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
Snow: 0.5"
12.9 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
Snow: 5.9"
10.8 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
Snow: 16.4"
13.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
159 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,378
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
653
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Battle Creek's climate means for you
Battle Creek runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 159 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,378 heating and 653 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: Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek, Michigan runs an annual average of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 39°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00200552, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Battle Creek should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 34.4 inches, with 64.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 159 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 12. And on the energy front, 6,378 heating degree days and 653 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Battle Creek scores 54/100 (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 Battle Creek, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Battle Creek, Michigan is 49°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Battle Creek get? ▼
Battle Creek receives 34.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 64.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Battle Creek? ▼
Battle Creek has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Battle Creek? ▼
Battle Creek has approximately 159 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Battle Creek? ▼
Battle Creek has 6,378 heating degree days and 653 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 Battle Creek climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00200552 near Battle Creek.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00200552. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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