Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Standish, MI Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 30.7"
- Annual precip
- 158d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Standish
Standish, Michigan averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 30.7"
- annual precipitation
- 158 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
30.7"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Standish) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Standish area.
How Standish compares to every U.S. city
Standish's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Standish
MethodologyZooming out from Standish's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.4" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3" | 17.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 3.4 | 0.1 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6" | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7" | 9.9 | 0.1 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.6"
11.2 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
11.6 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
10.9 days with precipitation
June 3.5"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 2.9"
10.1 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 2.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 2.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
10.3 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
11.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
158 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,391
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
422
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Standish's climate means for you
Standish runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 158 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,391 heating and 422 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: Standish, MI
In Standish, Michigan, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 37°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00207820, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Standish should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 30.7 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 158 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 5 and the first fall freeze near October 10. And on the energy front, 7,391 heating degree days and 422 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Standish scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Standish, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Standish, Michigan is 46°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Standish get? ▼
Standish receives 30.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Standish? ▼
Standish has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Standish? ▼
Standish has approximately 158 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Standish? ▼
Standish has 7,391 heating degree days and 422 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 Standish climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00207820 near Standish.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00207820. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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