Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg 2 stations
Port Hope, MI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 30.4"
- Annual precip
- 189d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Port Hope
Port Hope, Michigan averages 47°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 30.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 189 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
30.4"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Port Hope) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Port Hope area.
How Port Hope compares to every U.S. city
Port Hope's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Port Hope
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Port Hope, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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) | 19°F (-7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (0°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.7"
14.7 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
12.1 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
April 3.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 2.5"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
10.5 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
15.6 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
13.4 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
14.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
189 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,942
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
446
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Port Hope's climate means for you
Port Hope runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 189 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,942 heating and 446 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: Port Hope, MI
Port Hope, Michigan runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 40°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from 2 weather stations, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Port Hope receives roughly 30.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 189 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near November 3. For energy use, 6,942 heating degree days and 446 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Port Hope scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Port Hope, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Port Hope, Michigan is 47°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Port Hope get? ▼
Port Hope receives 30.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Port Hope? ▼
Port Hope has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Port Hope? ▼
Port Hope has approximately 189 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Port Hope? ▼
Port Hope has 6,942 heating degree days and 446 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 Port Hope climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Port Hope.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094898. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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