Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kent City, MI Climate
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- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 38.5"
- Annual precip
- 138d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kent City
Kent City, Michigan averages 47°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 38.5"
- annual precipitation · 48" snow
- 138 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
38.5"
Annual Snow
48.0"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.5"
Plus 48.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kent City) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Kent City area.
How Kent City compares to every U.S. city
Kent City'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 Kent City
MethodologyZooming out from Kent City's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6" | 13.9" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8" | 7.7" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6" | 5.7" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 1.2" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.6 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 0.3" | 10.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5" | 4.2" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5" | 15.0" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.6"
Snow: 13.9"
14.1 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
Snow: 7.7"
10.8 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
Snow: 5.7"
10.7 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
Snow: 1.2"
12.9 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
12.8 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 3.2"
9.1 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
September 3.1"
10.2 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
Snow: 0.3"
12.0 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
Snow: 4.2"
12.2 days with precipitation
December 2.5"
Snow: 15.0"
13.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
138 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,994
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
494
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Kent City's climate means for you
Kent City runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 138 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,994 heating and 494 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: Kent City, MI
In Kent City, Michigan, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00204320, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Kent City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 38.5 inches, with 48.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 138 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 14 and the first fall freeze near September 29. And on the energy front, 6,994 heating degree days and 494 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kent City 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 Kent City, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kent City, Michigan is 47°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Kent City get? ▼
Kent City receives 38.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 48.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kent City? ▼
Kent City 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 Kent City? ▼
Kent City has approximately 138 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kent City? ▼
Kent City has 6,994 heating degree days and 494 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 Kent City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00204320 near Kent City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00204320. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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