Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rogers City, MI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 31.7"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rogers City
Rogers City, Michigan averages 45°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 31.7"
- annual precipitation · 85" snow
- 157 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
31.7"
Annual Snow
84.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
31.7"
Plus 84.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rogers City) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rogers City area.
How Rogers City compares to every U.S. city
Rogers City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rogers City
MethodologyRogers City'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.2" | 23.7" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.5" | 17.8" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6" | 11.2" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6" | 4.6" | 17.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 0.2" | 3.3 | 0.3 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3" | 0.4" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3" | 6.7" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3" | 20.2" | 28.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.2"
Snow: 23.7"
16.7 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
Snow: 17.8"
10.7 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 11.2"
9.2 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
Snow: 4.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
Snow: 0.2"
11.5 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 3.1"
10.2 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
Snow: 0.4"
14.5 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
Snow: 6.7"
14.2 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
Snow: 20.2"
13.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,727
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
397
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rogers City's climate means for you
Rogers City runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,727 heating and 397 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: Rogers City, MI
Rogers City, Michigan runs an annual average of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 36°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00207094, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Rogers City sees about 31.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 84.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 157 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near October 14. On the energy side, 7,727 heating degree days and 397 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rogers City scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Rogers City, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rogers City, Michigan is 45°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Rogers City get? ▼
Rogers City receives 31.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 84.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rogers City? ▼
Rogers City has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rogers City? ▼
Rogers City has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around October 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rogers City? ▼
Rogers City has 7,727 heating degree days and 397 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 Rogers City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00207094 near Rogers City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00207094. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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