Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Whitefish PT, MI Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 32.8"
- Annual precip
- 145d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Whitefish PT
Whitefish PT, Michigan averages 42°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 32.8"
- annual precipitation · 121" snow
- 145 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
42°F (5°C)
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
32.8"
Annual Snow
121.0"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
32.8"
Plus 121.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Whitefish PT) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Whitefish PT area.
How Whitefish PT compares to every U.S. city
Whitefish PT'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 Whitefish PT
MethodologyZooming out from Whitefish PT'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1" | 38.8" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 11°F (-11°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.6" | 21.5" | 27.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.6" | 12.2" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1" | 4.5" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6" | 0.1" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4" | 1.2" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7" | 11.7" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4" | 31.0" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
Snow: 38.8"
20.3 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 21.5"
14.9 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
Snow: 12.2"
12.2 days with precipitation
April 2.1"
Snow: 4.5"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 0.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
12.8 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
10.8 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
14.7 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
Snow: 1.2"
17.8 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
Snow: 11.7"
18.9 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
Snow: 31.0"
19.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
145 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,602
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
151
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Whitefish PT's climate means for you
Whitefish PT runs 42°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 145 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,602 heating and 151 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: Whitefish PT, MI
An annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 50°F to a mean daily low of 34°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Whitefish PT, Michigan. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00208920 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Whitefish PT averages 32.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 121.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 145 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near October 15. Turning to energy use, 8,602 heating degree days and 151 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Whitefish PT scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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, August-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 Whitefish PT, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Whitefish PT, Michigan is 42°F. The warmest month averages 74°F (23°C) and the coldest averages 11°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Whitefish PT get? ▼
Whitefish PT receives 32.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 121.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Whitefish PT? ▼
Whitefish PT 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 Whitefish PT? ▼
Whitefish PT has approximately 145 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Whitefish PT? ▼
Whitefish PT has 8,602 heating degree days and 151 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 Whitefish PT climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00208920 near Whitefish PT.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00208920. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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