Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dowagiac, MI Climate
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- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 41.7"
- Annual precip
- 160d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dowagiac
Dowagiac, Michigan averages 48°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 41.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 160 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
41.7"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dowagiac) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dowagiac area.
How Dowagiac compares to every U.S. city
Dowagiac's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dowagiac
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Dowagiac'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 | 31°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2" | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3" | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9" | 17.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.8" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.1"
15.0 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
11.5 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 3.7"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 4.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
11.1 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
11.4 days with precipitation
December 2.8"
13.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
160 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,729
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
583
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Dowagiac's climate means for you
Dowagiac runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,729 heating and 583 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: Dowagiac, MI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Dowagiac, Michigan as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00202250, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Dowagiac averages 41.7 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 160 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 11. As for energy demand, 6,729 heating degree days and 583 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dowagiac scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Dowagiac, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dowagiac, Michigan is 48°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Dowagiac get? ▼
Dowagiac receives 41.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dowagiac? ▼
Dowagiac has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dowagiac? ▼
Dowagiac has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dowagiac? ▼
Dowagiac has 6,729 heating degree days and 583 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 Dowagiac climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00202250 near Dowagiac.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00202250. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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