Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
South Bend Michiana Rgnl, IN Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 39.2"
- Annual precip
- 171d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for South Bend Michiana Rgnl
South Bend Michiana Rgnl, Indiana averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 39.2"
- annual precipitation · 65" snow
- 171 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
39.2"
Annual Snow
64.5"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
39.2"
Plus 64.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (South Bend Michiana Rgnl) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the South Bend Michiana Rgnl area.
How South Bend Michiana Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
South Bend Michiana Rgnl'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 South Bend Michiana Rgnl
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. South Bend Michiana Rgnl's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 31°F (0°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.7" | 21.6" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3" | 16.1" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4" | 6.8" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5" | 1.0" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7" | 0.2" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8" | 5.1" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4" | 13.7" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
Snow: 21.6"
16.8 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
Snow: 16.1"
12.5 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
Snow: 6.8"
12.4 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
Snow: 1.0"
13.4 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
13.4 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
August 4.0"
10.0 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
9.6 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
Snow: 0.2"
11.5 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
Snow: 5.1"
12.6 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
Snow: 13.7"
14.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
171 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,400
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
722
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75% | 10.2 | 29% | 52% |
| February | 72% | 10.3 | 31% | 50% |
| March | 64% | 10.4 | 40% | 35% |
| April | 62% | 9.8 | 44% | 30% |
| May | 67% | 8.2 | 46% | 23% |
| June | 68% | 7.5 | 49% | 12% |
| July | 71% | 6.5 | 51% | 12% |
| August | 73% | 6.6 | 53% | 14% |
| September | 72% | 7.9 | 48% | 22% |
| October | 71% | 9.3 | 40% | 40% |
| November | 76% | 10.1 | 31% | 52% |
| December | 79% | 10.3 | 25% | 61% |
What South Bend Michiana Rgnl's climate means for you
South Bend Michiana Rgnl runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 171 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,400 heating and 722 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: South Bend Michiana Rgnl, IN
Based on station USW00014848 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, South Bend Michiana Rgnl, Indiana averages 49°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
South Bend Michiana Rgnl averages 39.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 64.5 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 171 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 19. As for energy demand, 6,400 heating degree days and 722 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, South Bend Michiana Rgnl scores 54/100 (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 South Bend Michiana Rgnl, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in South Bend Michiana Rgnl, Indiana is 49°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does South Bend Michiana Rgnl get? ▼
South Bend Michiana Rgnl receives 39.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 64.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for South Bend Michiana Rgnl? ▼
South Bend Michiana Rgnl 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 South Bend Michiana Rgnl? ▼
South Bend Michiana Rgnl has approximately 171 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in South Bend Michiana Rgnl? ▼
South Bend Michiana Rgnl has 6,400 heating degree days and 722 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 South Bend Michiana Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014848 near South Bend Michiana Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014848. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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