Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Manistee, MI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 36.3"
- Annual precip
- 151d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Manistee
Manistee, Michigan averages 48°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 36.3"
- annual precipitation
- 151 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
36.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
36.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Manistee) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Manistee area.
How Manistee compares to every U.S. city
Manistee's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Manistee
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Manistee'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8" | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3" | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2" | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.2"
17.4 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
11.5 days with precipitation
March 2.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
April 3.4"
11.7 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
11.9 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
July 3.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
September 3.3"
11.3 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
14.5 days with precipitation
November 3.2"
15.2 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
16.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
151 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,848
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
493
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Manistee's climate means for you
Manistee runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 151 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,848 heating and 493 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: Manistee, MI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Manistee, Michigan as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00205065, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Manistee averages 36.3 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 151 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 October 12. Turning to energy use, 6,848 heating degree days and 493 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Manistee scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Manistee, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Manistee, Michigan is 48°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Manistee get? ▼
Manistee receives 36.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Manistee? ▼
Manistee has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Manistee? ▼
Manistee has approximately 151 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around October 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Manistee? ▼
Manistee has 6,848 heating degree days and 493 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 Manistee climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00205065 near Manistee.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00205065. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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