Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Howell Wwtp, MI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 33.1"
- Annual precip
- 156d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Howell Wwtp
Howell Wwtp, Michigan averages 48°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 33.1"
- annual precipitation · 33" snow
- 156 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
33.1"
Annual Snow
33.2"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.1"
Plus 33.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Howell Wwtp) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Howell Wwtp area.
How Howell Wwtp compares to every U.S. city
Howell Wwtp'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Howell Wwtp
MethodologyHowell Wwtp'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 | 31°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1" | 10.4" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6" | 7.9" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 4.1" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9" | 0.7" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4" | 1.2" | 19.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0" | 8.9" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
Snow: 10.4"
13.1 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 7.9"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
Snow: 4.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
Snow: 0.7"
12.6 days with precipitation
May 3.6"
12.8 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
10.5 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
9.8 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
12.0 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
Snow: 1.2"
11.3 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
Snow: 8.9"
13.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
156 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,885
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
542
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Howell Wwtp's climate means for you
Howell Wwtp runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,885 heating and 542 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: Howell Wwtp, MI
An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 37°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Howell Wwtp, Michigan. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00203947 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Howell Wwtp averages 33.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 33.2 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 7. As for energy demand, 6,885 heating degree days and 542 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Howell Wwtp scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Howell Wwtp, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Howell Wwtp, Michigan is 48°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Howell Wwtp get? ▼
Howell Wwtp receives 33.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 33.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Howell Wwtp? ▼
Howell Wwtp 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 Howell Wwtp? ▼
Howell Wwtp has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Howell Wwtp? ▼
Howell Wwtp has 6,885 heating degree days and 542 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 Howell Wwtp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00203947 near Howell Wwtp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00203947. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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