Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lake City Exp Farm, MI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 33.4"
- Annual precip
- 127d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lake City Exp Farm
Lake City Exp Farm, Michigan averages 44°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 33.4"
- annual precipitation · 74" snow
- 127 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
44°F (6°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
33.4"
Annual Snow
74.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.4"
Plus 74.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lake City Exp Farm) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lake City Exp Farm area.
How Lake City Exp Farm compares to every U.S. city
Lake City Exp Farm'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lake City Exp Farm
MethodologyLake City Exp Farm'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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.9" | 18.7" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4" | 13.9" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9" | 9.4" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5" | 5.2" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 0.3" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.3 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 1.4" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5" | 9.0" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9" | 16.1" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.9"
Snow: 18.7"
16.2 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
Snow: 13.9"
12.2 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
Snow: 9.4"
11.1 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
Snow: 5.2"
12.5 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
Snow: 0.3"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
11.6 days with precipitation
July 3.1"
11.1 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
11.2 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
12.1 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
Snow: 1.4"
14.9 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
Snow: 9.0"
13.6 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
Snow: 16.1"
15.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
127 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,086
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
312
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lake City Exp Farm's climate means for you
Lake City Exp Farm runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 127 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,086 heating and 312 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: Lake City Exp Farm, MI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lake City Exp Farm, Michigan as a location with an annual average temperature of 44°F, 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. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00204502, 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. Lake City Exp Farm receives roughly 33.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 74.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 127 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 22 and the first fall freeze near September 26. For energy use, 8,086 heating degree days and 312 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lake City Exp Farm scores 44/100 (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 Lake City Exp Farm, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lake City Exp Farm, Michigan is 44°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Lake City Exp Farm get? ▼
Lake City Exp Farm receives 33.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 74.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lake City Exp Farm? ▼
Lake City Exp Farm 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 Lake City Exp Farm? ▼
Lake City Exp Farm has approximately 127 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 22 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lake City Exp Farm? ▼
Lake City Exp Farm has 8,086 heating degree days and 312 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 Lake City Exp Farm climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00204502 near Lake City Exp Farm.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00204502. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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