Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Nwsfo Grand Rapids, MI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 39.2"
- Annual precip
- 167d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Nwsfo Grand Rapids
Nwsfo Grand Rapids, 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
- 39.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 167 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
39.2"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
39.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Nwsfo Grand Rapids) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Nwsfo Grand Rapids area.
How Nwsfo Grand Rapids compares to every U.S. city
Nwsfo Grand Rapids'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
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 Nwsfo Grand Rapids
MethodologyNwsfo Grand Rapids'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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.5" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 2.5" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9" | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.5"
February 2.1"
March 2.5"
April 3.9"
May 4.0"
June 3.9"
July 3.8"
August 3.6"
September 3.4"
October 3.9"
November 3.1"
December 2.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
167 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,613
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
575
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Nwsfo Grand Rapids's climate means for you
Nwsfo Grand Rapids runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 167 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,613 heating and 575 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: Nwsfo Grand Rapids, MI
An annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 39°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Nwsfo Grand Rapids, Michigan. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00206013 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Nwsfo Grand Rapids averages 39.2 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 167 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 14. As for energy demand, 6,613 heating degree days and 575 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Nwsfo Grand Rapids scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Nwsfo Grand Rapids, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Nwsfo Grand Rapids, Michigan is 48°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Nwsfo Grand Rapids get? ▼
Nwsfo Grand Rapids receives 39.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Nwsfo Grand Rapids? ▼
Nwsfo Grand Rapids 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 Nwsfo Grand Rapids? ▼
Nwsfo Grand Rapids has approximately 167 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Nwsfo Grand Rapids? ▼
Nwsfo Grand Rapids has 6,613 heating degree days and 575 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 Nwsfo Grand Rapids climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00206013 near Nwsfo Grand Rapids.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00206013. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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