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Pontiac Oakland CO, MI Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

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

Pontiac Oakland CO, Michigan has an average annual temperature of 48°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 29.2". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

48°F (9°C)

Avg High

57°F

Avg Low

40°F

Annual Precip

29.2"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

48°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

29.2"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pontiac Oakland CO) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Pontiac Oakland CO area.

Warming context for Pontiac Oakland CO

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Pontiac Oakland CO captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

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 30°F (-1°C) 17°F (-9°C) 24°F (-5°C)
February 33°F (1°C) 18°F (-8°C) 26°F (-4°C)
March 43°F (6°C) 26°F (-3°C) 35°F (1°C)
April 57°F (14°C) 36°F (2°C) 47°F (8°C)
May 69°F (21°C) 48°F (9°C) 58°F (15°C)
June 78°F (26°C) 58°F (14°C) 68°F (20°C)
July 82°F (28°C) 62°F (17°C) 72°F (22°C)
August 80°F (27°C) 61°F (16°C) 71°F (21°C)
September 73°F (23°C) 53°F (12°C) 63°F (17°C)
October 60°F (16°C) 42°F (5°C) 51°F (11°C)
November 46°F (8°C) 32°F (0°C) 39°F (4°C)
December 35°F (2°C) 23°F (-5°C) 29°F (-2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 1.6"

10.1 days with precipitation

February 1.1"

8.4 days with precipitation

March 1.9"

10.2 days with precipitation

April 2.7"

12.2 days with precipitation

May 3.7"

13.1 days with precipitation

June 3.2"

11.9 days with precipitation

July 2.8"

10.7 days with precipitation

August 2.9"

10.5 days with precipitation

September 3.1"

11.3 days with precipitation

October 2.6"

12.0 days with precipitation

November 2.0"

9.6 days with precipitation

December 1.6"

10.1 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 20

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 29

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,679

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

658

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Pontiac Oakland CO, MI

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Pontiac Oakland CO, Michigan as a location with an annual average temperature of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00094817, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Pontiac Oakland CO receives roughly 29.2 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 20. For energy use, 6,679 heating degree days and 658 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pontiac Oakland CO scores 67/100 (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 Pontiac Oakland CO, MI?
The average annual temperature in Pontiac Oakland CO, Michigan is 48°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Pontiac Oakland CO get?
Pontiac Oakland CO receives 29.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pontiac Oakland CO?
Pontiac Oakland CO has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Pontiac Oakland CO?
Growing season data is not available for Pontiac Oakland CO.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pontiac Oakland CO?
Pontiac Oakland CO has 6,679 heating degree days and 658 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Pontiac Oakland CO climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00094817. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094817. For informational purposes only.

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