Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Traverse City Cherry Cptl, MI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 29.1"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Traverse City Cherry Cptl
Traverse City Cherry Cptl, Michigan averages 47°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 29.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 157 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
29.1"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Traverse City Cherry Cptl) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Traverse City Cherry Cptl area.
How Traverse City Cherry Cptl compares to every U.S. city
Traverse City Cherry Cptl'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Traverse City Cherry Cptl
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Traverse City Cherry Cptl, 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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 3.5 | 0.6 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2" | 17.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.7"
14.2 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
11.0 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
11.1 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
11.9 days with precipitation
June 2.6"
10.8 days with precipitation
July 2.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
12.5 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
15.6 days with precipitation
November 2.2"
14.2 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
14.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,104
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
534
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% | 7.8 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 72% | 7.6 | 21% | 52% |
| March | 65% | 7.6 | 21% | 42% |
| April | 60% | 7.0 | 25% | 35% |
| May | 66% | 6.1 | 24% | 27% |
| June | 67% | 6.2 | 23% | 22% |
| July | 69% | 5.9 | 22% | 19% |
| August | 72% | 5.8 | 33% | 18% |
| September | 73% | 6.7 | 24% | 31% |
| October | 72% | 7.6 | 29% | 48% |
| November | 75% | 7.9 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 77% | 8.0 | N/A | N/A |
What Traverse City Cherry Cptl's climate means for you
Traverse City Cherry Cptl runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,104 heating and 534 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: Traverse City Cherry Cptl, MI
Traverse City Cherry Cptl, Michigan runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 56°F to a mean daily low of 38°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 USW00014850, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Traverse City Cherry Cptl averages 29.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. 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 12 and the first fall freeze near October 16. As for energy demand, 7,104 heating degree days and 534 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Traverse City Cherry Cptl 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 Traverse City Cherry Cptl, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Traverse City Cherry Cptl, Michigan is 47°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Traverse City Cherry Cptl get? ▼
Traverse City Cherry Cptl receives 29.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Traverse City Cherry Cptl? ▼
Traverse City Cherry Cptl 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 Traverse City Cherry Cptl? ▼
Traverse City Cherry Cptl has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Traverse City Cherry Cptl? ▼
Traverse City Cherry Cptl has 7,104 heating degree days and 534 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 Traverse City Cherry Cptl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014850 near Traverse City Cherry Cptl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014850. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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