Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Flint, MI Climate
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- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 32.9"
- Annual precip
- 163d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Flint
Flint, Michigan averages 48°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 32.9"
- annual precipitation · 40" snow
- 163 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
32.9"
Annual Snow
40.4"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
32.9"
Plus 40.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Flint) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Flint area.
How Flint compares to every U.S. city
Flint's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Flint
MethodologyZooming out from Flint'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) | 2.1" | 13.1" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7" | 10.4" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9" | 4.3" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4" | 1.2" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 0.1" | 6.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4" | 1.7" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1" | 9.6" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
Snow: 13.1"
12.0 days with precipitation
February 1.7"
Snow: 10.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
Snow: 4.3"
9.6 days with precipitation
April 3.4"
Snow: 1.2"
11.9 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 3.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
9.3 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
Snow: 0.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
Snow: 1.7"
10.3 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
Snow: 9.6"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
163 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,910
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
559
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Flint's climate means for you
Flint runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 163 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,910 heating and 559 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, MI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Flint, 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 USC00202851, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Flint should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 32.9 inches, with 40.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 163 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 3 and the first fall freeze near October 13. And on the energy front, 6,910 heating degree days and 559 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 scores 59/100 (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 Flint, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Flint, 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 get? ▼
Flint receives 32.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 40.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Flint? ▼
Flint has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Flint? ▼
Flint has approximately 163 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 3 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Flint? ▼
Flint has 6,910 heating degree days and 559 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 climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00202851 near Flint.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00202851. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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