Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Gull Lake Biological Stn, MI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 39.5"
- Annual precip
- 174d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Gull Lake Biological Stn
Gull Lake Biological Stn, Michigan averages 50°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 39.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 174 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
39.5"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
39.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Gull Lake Biological Stn) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Gull Lake Biological Stn area.
How Gull Lake Biological Stn compares to every U.S. city
Gull Lake Biological Stn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Gull Lake Biological Stn
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Gull Lake Biological Stn's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3" | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9" | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.5" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.0"
February 1.9"
March 2.3"
April 3.6"
May 3.9"
June 4.0"
July 3.8"
August 4.2"
September 3.5"
October 4.0"
November 2.9"
December 2.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
174 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,089
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
808
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Gull Lake Biological Stn's climate means for you
Gull Lake Biological Stn runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 174 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,089 heating and 808 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: Gull Lake Biological Stn, MI
In Gull Lake Biological Stn, Michigan, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00203504, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Gull Lake Biological Stn averages 39.5 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 174 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 20. As for energy demand, 6,089 heating degree days and 808 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Gull Lake Biological Stn scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Gull Lake Biological Stn, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Gull Lake Biological Stn, Michigan is 50°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Gull Lake Biological Stn get? ▼
Gull Lake Biological Stn receives 39.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Gull Lake Biological Stn? ▼
Gull Lake Biological Stn has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Gull Lake Biological Stn? ▼
Gull Lake Biological Stn has approximately 174 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Gull Lake Biological Stn? ▼
Gull Lake Biological Stn has 6,089 heating degree days and 808 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 Gull Lake Biological Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00203504 near Gull Lake Biological Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00203504. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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