Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pellston, MI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 129d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pellston
Pellston, Michigan averages 42°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 129 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
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pellston) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Pellston area.
How Pellston compares to every U.S. city
Pellston's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pellston
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Pellston 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | N/A | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | N/A | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 22.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 8.1 | 0.4 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | N/A | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | N/A | 29.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 21
50% probability date
Growing Season
129 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,484
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
262
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Pellston's climate means for you
Pellston runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 129 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 21 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,484 heating and 262 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: Pellston, MI
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Pellston, Michigan as a location with an annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00206442, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Pellston should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 129 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 27. And on the energy front, 8,484 heating degree days and 262 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pellston scores 39/100 (Below Average), 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 Pellston, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pellston, Michigan is 42°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Pellston get? ▼
Pellston receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pellston? ▼
Pellston has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Pellston? ▼
Pellston has approximately 129 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 21 and the first fall freeze around September 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pellston? ▼
Pellston has 8,484 heating degree days and 262 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 Pellston climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00206442 near Pellston.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00206442. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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