Crawford County Climate
Crawford County, Michigan
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
43.3°F
Annual Precip
33.2"
Annual Snowfall
88.3"
Extreme Heat Days
6
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
5a
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
2,013
Favors cool-season crops
Seasonal Overview
National Comparison
7-Day Outlook
Forecast
Current Conditions
Air Quality
Safety
Weather Alerts
Climate Advisory: Crawford County
Climate Verdict
Crawford County has a cool, averaging 43.3°F annually, moderate rainfall of 33.2 inches per year, rare extreme heat with only 5.8 days above 90°F annually, heavy winter snowfall averaging 88.3 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are very cold — January averages 17.8°F. summers are pleasantly cool with July averaging 67.6°F. The 50°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Winter sports enthusiasts benefit from reliable snow cover for 3-4 months annually.
Regional Context
Crawford County closely matches the Michigan statewide average temperature of 45.7°F.
Climate Profile
About Crawford County Weather
Cooler than the national average
Crawford County’s average annual temperature of 43.3°F sits nearly 11 degrees below the U.S. median. This northern location results in a much shorter growing season and extended winter conditions.
Trailing the Michigan state norm
At 43.3°F, the county is colder than the Michigan state average of 45.7°F. It represents the transition into the colder northern latitudes of the Lower Peninsula.
Heavy snow compared to neighbors
Crawford experiences 88.3 inches of snow, far exceeding the 50.2 inches found in Clinton County to the south. It stays cooler year-round, with a summer average that is nearly five degrees lower than Clinton's.
Brief summers and deep snows
The summer average is a comfortable 65.8°F, with only 6 days reaching above 90°F annually. Winters are intense, marked by an 88.3-inch snow total and a January average of just 17.8°F.
Gear up for long winters
Homeowners should invest in high-capacity heating and snow removal equipment to manage the nearly 90 inches of annual snow. The 20.4°F winter average requires heavy-duty thermal gear for any outdoor activities.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.