United StatesThe climate of Michigan
The current climate in Michigan features temperatures ranging from a high of 27°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Michigan, United States.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Michigan in recent years was 35°C in June 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in February 2015.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Michigan gets 982 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 273 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in Michigan is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Michigan to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Michigan?
The best time to visit Michigan for mild to warm weather is May up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Michigan.
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Climate Table of Michigan
The climate table of Michigan shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | -1 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -8 | -6 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 0 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 45 | 44 | 46 | 121 | 139 | 142 | 72 | 78 | 78 | 110 | 46 | 61 |
| Snow (cm) | 62 | 78 | 24 | 23 | 1,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 22 | 61 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Michigan, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Michigan
Yearly Temperature in Michigan
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Michigan, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Michigan
Total Yearly Precipitation in Michigan
Average Snowfall per Month in Michigan
Total Yearly Snowfall in Michigan
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Michigan, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Michigan
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Average weather in Michigan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Michigan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.