Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 126d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hale
Hale, Michigan averages 43°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 126 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hale) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Hale area.
How Hale compares to every U.S. city
Hale's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hale
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Hale, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | N/A | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 6.3 | 0.4 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 29.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
126 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,109
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
279
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hale's climate means for you
Hale runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 126 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,109 heating and 279 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: Hale, MI
Based on station USC00203528 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Hale, Michigan averages 43°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 32°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.
Beyond temperature, Hale averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 126 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 26. Turning to energy use, 8,109 heating degree days and 279 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hale scores 39/100 (Below Average), 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 Hale, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hale, Michigan is 43°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Hale get? ▼
Hale receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hale? ▼
Hale has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hale? ▼
Hale has approximately 126 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hale? ▼
Hale has 8,109 heating degree days and 279 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 Hale climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00203528 near Hale.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00203528. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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