Leslie, MI Climate


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The climate in Leslie, MI is quite typical of the Midwestern United States. Summers are usually warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the upper 80s (Fahrenheit). Winters can be cold and snowy, often reaching subzero temperatures overnight. Precipitation is generally spread evenly throughout the year, with snowfall being more common in winter months and light rains in spring and summer months. Overall, Leslie has a temperate climate that makes it an ideal place for outdoor activities all year round.

Leslie, Michigan gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Leslie averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Leslie. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Leslie gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 131 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 16
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Leslie is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Michigan.

9.2 Summer - 4.2 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Leslie, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLeslie, MichiganUnited States
  32.7 in.38.1 in.
  41.4 in.27.8 in.
  130.6 days106.2 days
  178 days205 days
  82.1°85.8°
  16.0°21.7°
  6.77
  3.24.3
  935 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Leslie with an average high temperature of 82.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Michigan. In Leslie, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Leslie are June, August and July.
In Leslie, there are 6.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Leslie with an average of 16.0°. This is warmer than most places in Michigan.
In Leslie, there are 136.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.
In Leslie, there are 6.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
Humidity in Leslie is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
September is the wettest month in Leslie with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.7 inches in Leslie means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.
December is the rainiest month in Leslie with 13.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 9.4 rainy days. There are 130.6 rainy days annually in Leslie, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 41.4 inches in Leslie means that it is less snowy than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Leslie with 12.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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