Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Flint Bishop, MI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 32.0"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Flint Bishop
Flint Bishop, Michigan averages 48°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 32.0"
- annual precipitation · 52" snow
- 157 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
57°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
32.0"
Annual Snow
52.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
32.0"
Plus 52.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Flint Bishop) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Flint Bishop area.
How Flint Bishop compares to every U.S. city
Flint Bishop'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 Flint Bishop
MethodologyZooming out from Flint Bishop'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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.0" | 15.1" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7" | 13.0" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 6.6" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1" | 2.4" | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8" | 0.3" | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3" | 3.3" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9" | 11.4" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.0"
Snow: 15.1"
14.2 days with precipitation
February 1.7"
Snow: 13.0"
10.9 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 6.6"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
Snow: 2.4"
12.7 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
12.1 days with precipitation
June 3.1"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
August 3.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 0.3"
11.8 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
Snow: 3.3"
11.6 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
Snow: 11.4"
13.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,851
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
565
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75% | 9.9 | 28% | 51% |
| February | 72% | 10.0 | 33% | 46% |
| March | 65% | 10.1 | 38% | 38% |
| April | 59% | 9.6 | 43% | 28% |
| May | 66% | 8.1 | 43% | 22% |
| June | 66% | 7.5 | 47% | 13% |
| July | 70% | 6.7 | 43% | 12% |
| August | 73% | 6.9 | 47% | 15% |
| September | 73% | 8.1 | 45% | 24% |
| October | 72% | 9.3 | 36% | 41% |
| November | 77% | 9.8 | 26% | 55% |
| December | 78% | 10.0 | 22% | 58% |
What Flint Bishop's climate means for you
Flint Bishop runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,851 heating and 565 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: Flint Bishop, MI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Flint Bishop, Michigan as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°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 USW00014826, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Flint Bishop receives roughly 32.0 inches of precipitation each year, with 52.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 157 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 10. For energy use, 6,851 heating degree days and 565 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Flint Bishop scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Flint Bishop, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Flint Bishop, Michigan is 48°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Flint Bishop get? ▼
Flint Bishop receives 32.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 52.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Flint Bishop? ▼
Flint Bishop 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 Flint Bishop? ▼
Flint Bishop has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Flint Bishop? ▼
Flint Bishop has 6,851 heating degree days and 565 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 Flint Bishop climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014826 near Flint Bishop.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014826. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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