Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Grand Rpds Forest Lab, MN Climate
Explore average temperature, rainfall, and comfort score sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 climate normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 29.4"
- Annual precip
- 130d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Grand Rpds Forest Lab
Grand Rpds Forest Lab, Minnesota averages 40°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 29.4"
- annual precipitation · 60" snow
- 130 days
- growing season, frost-free days
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
51°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
29.4"
Annual Snow
59.6"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.4"
Plus 59.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Grand Rpds Forest Lab) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Grand Rpds Forest Lab area.
How Grand Rpds Forest Lab compares to every U.S. city
Grand Rpds Forest Lab's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Grand Rpds Forest Lab
MethodologyGrand Rpds Forest Lab'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 | 19°F (-7°C) | -1°F (-19°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.0" | 12.2" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2°F (-17°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8" | 9.7" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3" | 7.5" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1" | 5.6" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 0.2" | 5.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8" | 2.0" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6" | 9.0" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.2" | 13.4" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 12.2"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 9.7"
8.8 days with precipitation
March 1.3"
Snow: 7.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
April 2.1"
Snow: 5.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
Snow: 0.2"
12.7 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
13.5 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
11.4 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 2.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
November 1.6"
Snow: 9.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
December 1.2"
Snow: 13.4"
11.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
130 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,319
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
288
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Grand Rpds Forest Lab's climate means for you
Grand Rpds Forest Lab runs 40°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 130 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,319 heating and 288 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: Grand Rpds Forest Lab, MN
Based on station USC00213303 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Grand Rpds Forest Lab, Minnesota averages 40°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 51°F to a mean daily low of 29°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.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Grand Rpds Forest Lab should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 29.4 inches, with 59.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 130 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 24. And on the energy front, 9,319 heating degree days and 288 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Grand Rpds Forest Lab scores 44/100 (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 Grand Rpds Forest Lab, MN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Grand Rpds Forest Lab, Minnesota is 40°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages -1°F (-19°C).
How much rain does Grand Rpds Forest Lab get? ▼
Grand Rpds Forest Lab receives 29.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 59.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Grand Rpds Forest Lab? ▼
Grand Rpds Forest Lab has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Grand Rpds Forest Lab? ▼
Grand Rpds Forest Lab has approximately 130 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Grand Rpds Forest Lab? ▼
Grand Rpds Forest Lab has 9,319 heating degree days and 288 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 Grand Rpds Forest Lab climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00213303 near Grand Rpds Forest Lab.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00213303. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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