Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Covington, MI Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 30.8"
- Annual precip
- 136d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Covington
Covington, Michigan averages 40°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 30.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 136 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
40°F (5°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
30.8"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Covington) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Covington area.
How Covington compares to every U.S. city
Covington'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 Covington
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Covington's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.8" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3" | 16.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.8"
February 1.3"
March 1.5"
April 3.0"
May 3.4"
June 3.2"
July 3.7"
August 1.9"
September 3.8"
October 3.3"
November 2.2"
December 1.8"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
136 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,054
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
126
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Covington's climate means for you
Covington runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,054 heating and 126 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: Covington, MI
Based on station USC00201845 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Covington, Michigan averages 40°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 31°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Covington receives roughly 30.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 136 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 September 30. For energy use, 9,054 heating degree days and 126 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Covington scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Covington, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Covington, Michigan is 40°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Covington get? ▼
Covington receives 30.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Covington? ▼
Covington 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 Covington? ▼
Covington has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Covington? ▼
Covington has 9,054 heating degree days and 126 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 Covington climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00201845 near Covington.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00201845. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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