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Iron Mtn Ford, MI Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

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

Iron Mtn Ford, Michigan has an average annual temperature of 42°F and a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). Annual precipitation totals 20.8". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

42°F (5°C)

Avg High

53°F

Avg Low

31°F

Annual Precip

20.8"

Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

57/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

42°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

20.8"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Iron Mtn Ford) 57.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Iron Mtn Ford area.

Warming context for Iron Mtn Ford

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Iron Mtn Ford captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is 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 24°F (-5°C) 6°F (-15°C) 15°F (-10°C)
February 27°F (-3°C) 7°F (-14°C) 17°F (-8°C)
March 38°F (3°C) 17°F (-8°C) 28°F (-2°C)
April 52°F (11°C) 27°F (-3°C) 40°F (4°C)
May 66°F (19°C) 40°F (4°C) 53°F (12°C)
June 76°F (24°C) 50°F (10°C) 63°F (17°C)
July 80°F (27°C) 54°F (12°C) 67°F (20°C)
August 78°F (25°C) 53°F (12°C) 65°F (19°C)
September 70°F (21°C) 45°F (7°C) 57°F (14°C)
October 55°F (13°C) 34°F (1°C) 45°F (7°C)
November 40°F (5°C) 24°F (-5°C) 32°F (0°C)
December 29°F (-2°C) 13°F (-11°C) 21°F (-6°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 0.5"

5.5 days with precipitation

February 0.5"

5.2 days with precipitation

March 0.9"

6.0 days with precipitation

April 1.6"

8.9 days with precipitation

May 2.2"

10.7 days with precipitation

June 3.0"

11.5 days with precipitation

July 2.7"

10.8 days with precipitation

August 2.4"

11.2 days with precipitation

September 2.9"

11.8 days with precipitation

October 2.2"

9.7 days with precipitation

November 1.1"

6.8 days with precipitation

December 0.7"

5.9 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 24

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 25

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

8,708

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

296

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Iron Mtn Ford, MI

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Iron Mtn Ford, Michigan as a location with an annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094893, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Iron Mtn Ford receives roughly 20.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near May 25 and the first fall freeze near September 24. For energy use, 8,708 heating degree days and 296 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Iron Mtn Ford scores 57/100 (Moderate), 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 Iron Mtn Ford, MI?
The average annual temperature in Iron Mtn Ford, Michigan is 42°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 6°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Iron Mtn Ford get?
Iron Mtn Ford receives 20.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Iron Mtn Ford?
Iron Mtn Ford has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Iron Mtn Ford?
Growing season data is not available for Iron Mtn Ford.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Iron Mtn Ford?
Iron Mtn Ford has 8,708 heating degree days and 296 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Iron Mtn Ford climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00094893. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094893. For informational purposes only.

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