Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp, MI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 31.5"
- Annual precip
- 137d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp
Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp, Michigan averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 31.5"
- annual precipitation · 61" snow
- 137 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
53°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
31.5"
Annual Snow
61.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.5"
Plus 61.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp area.
How Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp compares to every U.S. city
Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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 Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.4" | 14.7" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 6°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1" | 11.2" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7" | 8.9" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8" | 7.1" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 0.2" | 4.7 | 0.3 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3" | 0.4" | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9" | 5.5" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8" | 13.0" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.4"
Snow: 14.7"
10.1 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 11.2"
6.9 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
Snow: 8.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
Snow: 7.1"
10.1 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
Snow: 0.2"
12.0 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
11.5 days with precipitation
July 3.4"
11.6 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
11.3 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
Snow: 0.4"
11.7 days with precipitation
November 1.9"
Snow: 5.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
Snow: 13.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
137 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,522
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
372
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp's climate means for you
Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 137 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,522 heating and 372 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: Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp, MI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp, Michigan as a location with an annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00204090, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp averages 31.5 inches of precipitation a year, with 61.0 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 137 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 17 and the first fall freeze near October 1. As for energy demand, 8,522 heating degree days and 372 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-kingsford Wwtp scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp, Michigan is 43°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp get? ▼
Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp receives 31.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 61.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp? ▼
Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp? ▼
Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp has approximately 137 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp? ▼
Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp has 8,522 heating degree days and 372 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 Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00204090 near Iron Mtn-kingsford Wwtp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00204090. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial
Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.