Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 41°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chatham Exp Farm, MI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 41°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 35.1"
- Annual precip
- 120d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chatham Exp Farm
Chatham Exp Farm, Michigan averages 41°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 41°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 35.1"
- annual precipitation · 164" snow
- 120 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
41°F (5°C)
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
35.1"
Annual Snow
164.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
41°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.1"
Plus 164.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chatham Exp Farm) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Chatham Exp Farm area.
How Chatham Exp Farm compares to every U.S. city
Chatham Exp Farm'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 Chatham Exp Farm
MethodologyZooming out from Chatham Exp Farm's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0" | 45.6" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5" | 29.7" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7" | 18.6" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4" | 11.8" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 0.6" | 9.2 | 0.2 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7" | 2.5" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9" | 18.9" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.3" | 36.3" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.0"
Snow: 45.6"
20.3 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
Snow: 29.7"
14.3 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 18.6"
11.6 days with precipitation
April 2.4"
Snow: 11.8"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
Snow: 0.6"
13.3 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
July 3.6"
12.9 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
11.9 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
15.2 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
Snow: 2.5"
17.4 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
Snow: 18.9"
15.2 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
Snow: 36.3"
17.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
120 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,818
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
253
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Chatham Exp Farm's climate means for you
Chatham Exp Farm runs 41°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 120 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,818 heating and 253 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: Chatham Exp Farm, MI
Chatham Exp Farm, Michigan runs an annual average of 41°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 52°F to a mean daily low of 31°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 USC00201486, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Chatham Exp Farm averages 35.1 inches of precipitation annually, with 164.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 120 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 30 and the first fall freeze near September 27. Turning to energy use, 8,818 heating degree days and 253 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chatham Exp Farm scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Chatham Exp Farm, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chatham Exp Farm, Michigan is 41°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Chatham Exp Farm get? ▼
Chatham Exp Farm receives 35.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 164.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chatham Exp Farm? ▼
Chatham Exp Farm 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 Chatham Exp Farm? ▼
Chatham Exp Farm has approximately 120 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 30 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chatham Exp Farm? ▼
Chatham Exp Farm has 8,818 heating degree days and 253 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 Chatham Exp Farm climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00201486 near Chatham Exp Farm.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00201486. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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