Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 40°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Paradise, MI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 40°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 37.2"
- Annual precip
- 123d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Paradise
Paradise, Michigan averages 40°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 40°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 37.2"
- yearly precipitation total
- 123 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
40°F (5°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
37.2"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
40°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Paradise) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Paradise area.
How Paradise compares to every U.S. city
Paradise'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 Paradise
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Paradise 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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.2" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.0" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8" | 10.9 | 0.2 |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.2"
February 2.0"
March 2.1"
April 2.9"
May 2.8"
June 3.0"
July 2.8"
August 3.4"
September 4.1"
October 4.4"
November 3.3"
December 3.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
123 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,061
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
109
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Paradise's climate means for you
Paradise runs 40°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 123 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 9,061 heating and 109 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: Paradise, MI
In Paradise, Michigan, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 40°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00206354, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Paradise should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 37.2 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 123 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 31 and the first fall freeze near October 1. And on the energy front, 9,061 heating degree days and 109 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Paradise scores 54/100 (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 August-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 Paradise, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Paradise, Michigan is 40°F. The warmest month averages 75°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Paradise get? ▼
Paradise receives 37.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Paradise? ▼
Paradise 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 Paradise? ▼
Paradise has approximately 123 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 31 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Paradise? ▼
Paradise has 9,061 heating degree days and 109 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 Paradise climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00206354 near Paradise.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00206354. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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