Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cadillac, MI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 35.2"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cadillac
Cadillac, Michigan averages 45°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 35.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 135 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
35.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cadillac) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cadillac area.
How Cadillac compares to every U.S. city
Cadillac'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 Cadillac
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Cadillac 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.0" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6" | 5.1 | 0.2 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2" | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 10.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.0"
18.2 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
13.2 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
13.4 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
13.4 days with precipitation
June 3.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
10.9 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
11.5 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
12.4 days with precipitation
October 3.9"
15.7 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
14.9 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
15.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,852
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
401
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Cadillac's climate means for you
Cadillac runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,852 heating and 401 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: Cadillac, MI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Cadillac, Michigan as a location with an annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00014817, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Cadillac averages 35.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 19 and the first fall freeze near October 1. Turning to energy use, 7,852 heating degree days and 401 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cadillac scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cadillac, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cadillac, Michigan is 45°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Cadillac get? ▼
Cadillac receives 35.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cadillac? ▼
Cadillac 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 Cadillac? ▼
Cadillac has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 19 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cadillac? ▼
Cadillac has 7,852 heating degree days and 401 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 Cadillac climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014817 near Cadillac.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014817. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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