Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ludington, MI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 143d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ludington
Ludington, Michigan averages 46°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 143 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ludington) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ludington area.
How Ludington compares to every U.S. city
Ludington's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ludington
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Ludington captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | N/A | 29.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | N/A | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | N/A | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 27.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 17
50% probability date
Growing Season
143 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,239
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
363
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Ludington's climate means for you
Ludington runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 143 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 17 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,239 heating and 363 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: Ludington, MI
Based on station USC00204954 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Ludington, Michigan averages 46°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Ludington averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 143 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 7. Turning to energy use, 7,239 heating degree days and 363 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ludington scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ludington, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ludington, Michigan is 46°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Ludington get? ▼
Ludington receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ludington? ▼
Ludington has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ludington? ▼
Ludington has approximately 143 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 17 and the first fall freeze around October 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ludington? ▼
Ludington has 7,239 heating degree days and 363 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 Ludington climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00204954 near Ludington.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00204954. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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