Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Eau Claire, MI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 38.3"
- Annual precip
- 191d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Michigan averages 52°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 38.3"
- annual precipitation · 87" snow
- 191 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
38.3"
Annual Snow
86.6"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.3"
Plus 86.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Eau Claire) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Eau Claire area.
How Eau Claire compares to every U.S. city
Eau Claire's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Eau Claire
MethodologyEau Claire's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4" | 30.5" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9" | 17.0" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0" | 8.1" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5" | 1.4" | 6.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3" | 0.4" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0" | 6.6" | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4" | 22.6" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
Snow: 30.5"
17.1 days with precipitation
February 1.9"
Snow: 17.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 8.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
Snow: 1.4"
12.7 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
9.5 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
Snow: 0.4"
11.7 days with precipitation
November 3.0"
Snow: 6.6"
12.4 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
Snow: 22.6"
15.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
191 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,815
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
964
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Eau Claire's climate means for you
Eau Claire runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 191 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,815 heating and 964 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: Eau Claire, MI
In Eau Claire, Michigan, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00202445, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Eau Claire receives roughly 38.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 86.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 191 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near October 30. For energy use, 5,815 heating degree days and 964 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Eau Claire scores 58/100 (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 Eau Claire, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Eau Claire, Michigan is 52°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Eau Claire get? ▼
Eau Claire receives 38.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 86.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Eau Claire? ▼
Eau Claire has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Eau Claire? ▼
Eau Claire has approximately 191 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Eau Claire? ▼
Eau Claire has 5,815 heating degree days and 964 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 Eau Claire climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00202445 near Eau Claire.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00202445. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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