Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lupton, MI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 33.4"
- Annual precip
- 131d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lupton
Lupton, Michigan averages 44°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 33.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 131 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
33.4"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
33.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lupton) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lupton area.
How Lupton compares to every U.S. city
Lupton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lupton
MethodologyLupton'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9" | 28.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 7.8 | 0.5 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8" | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5" | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.8"
February 1.6"
March 1.9"
April 3.1"
May 3.5"
June 3.8"
July 3.5"
August 3.3"
September 2.9"
October 3.3"
November 2.5"
December 2.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
131 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,031
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
300
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lupton's climate means for you
Lupton runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 131 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,031 heating and 300 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: Lupton, MI
Based on station USC00204967 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Lupton, Michigan averages 44°F a year, 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. 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, Lupton averages 33.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 131 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 21 and the first fall freeze near September 29. Turning to energy use, 8,031 heating degree days and 300 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lupton scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lupton, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lupton, Michigan is 44°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Lupton get? ▼
Lupton receives 33.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lupton? ▼
Lupton has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lupton? ▼
Lupton has approximately 131 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 21 and the first fall freeze around September 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lupton? ▼
Lupton has 8,031 heating degree days and 300 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 Lupton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00204967 near Lupton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00204967. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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