Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Whitmore Lake, 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
- 34.5"
- Annual precip
- 161d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Whitmore Lake
Whitmore Lake, 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
- 34.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 161 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
57°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
34.5"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Whitmore Lake) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Whitmore Lake area.
How Whitmore Lake compares to every U.S. city
Whitmore Lake'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 Whitmore Lake
MethodologyWhitmore Lake'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.4" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1" | 27.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.4"
February 2.1"
March 2.4"
April 3.0"
May 3.6"
June 3.7"
July 3.4"
August 3.3"
September 3.1"
October 2.8"
November 2.5"
December 2.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
161 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,967
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
480
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Whitmore Lake's climate means for you
Whitmore Lake runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 161 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,967 heating and 480 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: Whitmore Lake, MI
Whitmore Lake, Michigan runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 37°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 USC00208972, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Whitmore Lake averages 34.5 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 161 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 13. As for energy demand, 6,967 heating degree days and 480 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake, MI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Whitmore Lake, Michigan is 47°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 14°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Whitmore Lake get? ▼
Whitmore Lake receives 34.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Whitmore Lake? ▼
Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake? ▼
Whitmore Lake has approximately 161 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 5 and the first fall freeze around October 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Whitmore Lake? ▼
Whitmore Lake has 6,967 heating degree days and 480 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 Whitmore Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00208972 near Whitmore Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00208972. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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