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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Climate

Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score

49°F
Avg annual temp
59/100
Comfort score
35.8"
Annual precip
176d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan averages 49°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.

49°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
59/100
comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
35.8"
annual precipitation · 28" snow
176 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

49°F (9°C)

Avg High

57°F

Avg Low

40°F

Annual Precip

35.8"

Annual Snow

27.9"

Comfort Score

59/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

59/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

49°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

35.8"

Plus 27.9" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Grosse Pointe Farms) 59.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Grosse Pointe Farms area.

How Grosse Pointe Farms compares to every U.S. city

Grosse Pointe Farms'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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 Grosse Pointe Farms

Methodology

Since 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Grosse Pointe Farms's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 32°F (0°C) 17°F (-9°C) 24°F (-4°C)
February 34°F (1°C) 18°F (-8°C) 26°F (-3°C)
March 43°F (6°C) 25°F (-4°C) 34°F (1°C)
April 56°F (13°C) 36°F (2°C) 46°F (8°C)
May 67°F (19°C) 48°F (9°C) 57°F (14°C)
June 77°F (25°C) 58°F (14°C) 68°F (20°C)
July 82°F (28°C) 62°F (17°C) 72°F (22°C)
August 80°F (27°C) 61°F (16°C) 71°F (21°C)
September 73°F (23°C) 54°F (12°C) 63°F (17°C)
October 60°F (16°C) 43°F (6°C) 51°F (11°C)
November 47°F (8°C) 32°F (0°C) 40°F (4°C)
December 37°F (3°C) 24°F (-5°C) 30°F (-1°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 2.1"

Snow: 9.4"

10.7 days with precipitation

February 2.1"

Snow: 7.4"

8.3 days with precipitation

March 2.5"

Snow: 3.5"

8.4 days with precipitation

April 3.4"

Snow: 0.3"

11.3 days with precipitation

May 3.9"

11.9 days with precipitation

June 3.6"

10.7 days with precipitation

July 3.4"

10.0 days with precipitation

August 3.5"

9.4 days with precipitation

September 3.3"

8.9 days with precipitation

October 2.8"

10.1 days with precipitation

November 2.8"

Snow: 0.4"

9.5 days with precipitation

December 2.4"

Snow: 6.9"

10.5 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 22

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 29

50% probability date

Growing Season

176 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,632

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

645

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Grosse Pointe Farms's climate means for you

Grosse Pointe Farms runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 6,632 heating and 645 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: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Based on station USC00203477 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan averages 49°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 40°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.

Grosse Pointe Farms averages 35.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 27.9 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 22. As for energy demand, 6,632 heating degree days and 645 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Grosse Pointe Farms scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI?
The average annual temperature in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan is 49°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Grosse Pointe Farms get?
Grosse Pointe Farms receives 35.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 27.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Grosse Pointe Farms?
Grosse Pointe Farms 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 Grosse Pointe Farms?
Grosse Pointe Farms has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Grosse Pointe Farms?
Grosse Pointe Farms has 6,632 heating degree days and 645 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 Grosse Pointe Farms climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00203477 near Grosse Pointe Farms.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00203477. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

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