Michigan City, IN has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 76°F (24°C) and the average temperature in winter is around 25°F (-4°C). Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with June being the wettest month and February the driest. Snowfall typically occurs from early November to late March with an annual average of 36 inches (91 cm). Winters can be severe with temperatures dropping well below 0°F (-18°C).
Michigan City, Indiana gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Michigan City averages 47 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Michigan City. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Michigan City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 139 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 47 inches of snow a year