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Muskegon, MI vs Columbus, OH

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Highlights

On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Columbus. Muskegon averages 164 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Columbus, Ohio gets 39.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. Muskegon, Michigan gets 34.4 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Columbus averages 22.4 inches of snow per year. Muskegon averages 76.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Columbus, Ohio
Summer High:
the July high is around 85.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 39.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22.4 inches of snow a year

Muskegon, Michigan
Summer High:
the July high is around 79.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19.6
Rain: averages 34.4 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76.3 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Columbus

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Columbus is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Ohio.

7.1 / 10
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Columbus, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Muskegon

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Muskegon is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Michigan.

6.6 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Muskegon, while January and December are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Muskegon, MI

4 AM PST

Sunny

47°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodaySunny59° / 51°WSW 6 to 12 mph
WednesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny61° / 47°SW 13 to 17 mph
ThursdayChance Rain Showers69° / 54°E 3 to 14 mph
FridayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely64° / 49°SSW 14 mph
SaturdaySlight Chance Rain Showers66° / 49°ENE 8 to 12 mph
SundayChance Rain Showers62° / 47°W 13 mph
MondaySlight Chance Rain Showers66° / 54°SSE 8 to 13 mph

Today's Weather - Columbus, OH

4 AM PST

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

63°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms74° / 51°W 5 to 9 mph
WednesdaySunny80° / 57°SW 0 to 13 mph
ThursdaySunny84° / 61°E 6 mph
FridayPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms82° / 62°S 8 to 14 mph
SaturdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely79° / 61°SW 8 to 12 mph
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms79° / 58°SW 9 to 13 mph
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms77° / 60°W 9 to 13 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthMuskegon, MIColumbus, OH
January30° / 20°37° / 21°
February33° / 20°41° / 23°
March42° / 26°51° / 31°
April55° / 37°64° / 41°
May66° / 47°74° / 51°
June76° / 56°82° / 60°
July80° / 62°85° / 64°
August78° / 61°84° / 63°
September71° / 53°78° / 55°
October59° / 42°66° / 43°
November46° / 33°53° / 35°
December35° / 25°40° / 25°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Muskegon / Columbus
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 029 / 2512 / 1312 / 6
February0 / 025 / 239 / 108 / 4
March0 / 024 / 179 / 124 / 3
April0 / 09 / 511 / 131 / 1
May0 / 00 / 09 / 130 / 0
June0 / 30 / 08 / 110 / 0
July0 / 60 / 08 / 100 / 0
August0 / 50 / 08 / 90 / 0
September0 / 20 / 09 / 80 / 0
October0 / 03 / 311 / 90 / 0
November0 / 015 / 1312 / 113 / 1
December0 / 026 / 2313 / 1210 / 4
July is the hottest month for Muskegon with an average high temperature of 79.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Michigan. In Muskegon, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Muskegon are August, July and June.

July is the hottest month for Columbus with an average high temperature of 85.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Ohio. In Columbus, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Columbus are September, June and May.


January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Muskegon with an average of 19.6°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Columbus with an average of 21.0°. This is warmer than most places in Ohio.



In Muskegon, there are 1.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Michigan.

In Columbus, there are 16.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Ohio.



In Muskegon, there are 130.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

In Columbus, there are 109.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Ohio.



In Muskegon, there are 1.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Columbus, there are 3.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Ohio.



September is the wettest month in Muskegon with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 34.4 inches in Muskegon means that it is wetter than most places in Michigan.


July is the wettest month in Columbus with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.2 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 39.7 inches in Columbus means that it is about average compared to other places in Ohio.


December is the rainiest month in Muskegon with 12.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 8.1 rainy days. There are 119.4 rainy days annually in Muskegon, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Columbus with 13.2 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.1 rainy days. There are 130.0 rainy days annually in Columbus, which is about average compared to other places in Ohio. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 76.3 inches in Muskegon means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan.

An annual snowfall of 22.4 inches in Columbus means that it is about average compared to other places in Ohio.



January is the snowiest month in Muskegon with 23.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Columbus with 8.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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ZIPS IN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
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