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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Morenci, MI Climate

Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →

48°F
Avg annual temp
59/100
Comfort score
38.1"
Annual precip
156d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Morenci

Morenci, Michigan averages 48°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.

48°F
annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
59/100
comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
38.1"
annual precipitation · 32" snow
156 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

48°F (9°C)

Avg High

60°F

Avg Low

37°F

Annual Precip

38.1"

Annual Snow

32.0"

Comfort Score

59/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

59/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

48°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

38.1"

Plus 32.0" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Morenci) 59.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Morenci area.

How Morenci compares to every U.S. city

Morenci'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

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Morenci

Methodology

The chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Morenci, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 33°F (0°C) 15°F (-10°C) 24°F (-5°C)
February 36°F (2°C) 16°F (-9°C) 26°F (-3°C)
March 47°F (8°C) 24°F (-4°C) 35°F (2°C)
April 60°F (16°C) 34°F (1°C) 47°F (8°C)
May 72°F (22°C) 46°F (8°C) 59°F (15°C)
June 82°F (28°C) 56°F (13°C) 69°F (20°C)
July 86°F (30°C) 58°F (14°C) 72°F (22°C)
August 83°F (28°C) 56°F (14°C) 70°F (21°C)
September 76°F (25°C) 49°F (9°C) 62°F (17°C)
October 63°F (17°C) 38°F (3°C) 50°F (10°C)
November 49°F (9°C) 29°F (-2°C) 39°F (4°C)
December 37°F (3°C) 20°F (-6°C) 29°F (-2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 2.3"

Snow: 9.8"

11.6 days with precipitation

February 2.3"

Snow: 8.1"

10.0 days with precipitation

March 2.8"

Snow: 5.2"

10.3 days with precipitation

April 3.6"

Snow: 0.8"

11.8 days with precipitation

May 4.0"

11.6 days with precipitation

June 3.8"

10.1 days with precipitation

July 3.8"

9.4 days with precipitation

August 3.8"

8.9 days with precipitation

September 3.1"

8.5 days with precipitation

October 3.0"

9.5 days with precipitation

November 3.0"

Snow: 1.5"

10.1 days with precipitation

December 2.5"

Snow: 6.6"

10.9 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 7

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 4

50% probability date

Growing Season

156 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,637

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

626

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Morenci's climate means for you

Morenci runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 6,637 heating and 626 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: Morenci, MI

Based on station USC00205603 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Morenci, Michigan averages 48°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°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.

Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Morenci sees about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 32.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 7. On the energy side, 6,637 heating degree days and 626 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Morenci scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Morenci, MI?
The average annual temperature in Morenci, Michigan is 48°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Morenci get?
Morenci receives 38.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 32.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Morenci?
Morenci 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 Morenci?
Morenci has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Morenci?
Morenci has 6,637 heating degree days and 626 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 Morenci climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00205603 near Morenci.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00205603. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.