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Petoskey, MI vs Detroit, MI

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Highlights

On average, there are 183 sunny days per year in Detroit. Petoskey averages 157 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Detroit, Michigan gets 33.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Petoskey, Michigan gets 32.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Detroit averages 33 inches of snow per year. Petoskey averages 111.4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Detroit, Michigan
Summer High: the July high is around 83.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18.5
Rain: averages 33.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year

Petoskey, Michigan
Summer High: the July high is around 77.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13.6
Rain: averages 32.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 111.4 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Detroit

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Detroit is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Michigan.

6.9 / 10
June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Detroit, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Petoskey

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Petoskey is 6.1 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Michigan.

6.1 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Petoskey, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Petoskey, MI

8 PM PST

Clear

43°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightClear38° / 67° 0 mph
Sunday NightClear46° / 77°SW 5 to 10 mph
Monday NightMostly Clear52° / 73°NE 5 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Cloudy56° / 73°SE 5 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightChance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy57° / 77°E 5 mph
Thursday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely58° / 69°S 10 to 15 mph
Friday NightChance Rain Showers47° / 59°SW 10 to 15 mph
Today's Weather - Detroit, MI

8 PM PST

Clear

52°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightClear44° / 68°NE 3 to 9 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear49° / 80°E 3 to 8 mph
Monday NightChance Rain Showers60° / 76°SE 6 to 10 mph
Tuesday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms62° / 80°ESE 6 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightChance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy62° / 84°SE 5 to 9 mph
Thursday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms66° / 86°S 8 to 12 mph
Friday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms60° / 76°WSW 8 to 13 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthPetoskey, MIDetroit, MI
January28° / 14°32° / 19°
February30° / 13°35° / 20°
March38° / 20°45° / 27°
April52° / 32°58° / 38°
May64° / 42°69° / 48°
June73° / 52°79° / 58°
July78° / 58°84° / 63°
August77° / 57°82° / 62°
September69° / 50°74° / 54°
October57° / 39°61° / 42°
November44° / 31°49° / 33°
December32° / 21°36° / 24°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Petoskey / Detroit
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 030 / 2817 / 1116 / 7
February0 / 027 / 2512 / 911 / 6
March0 / 028 / 2311 / 107 / 3
April0 / 015 / 711 / 122 / 1
May0 / 03 / 111 / 110 / 0
June1 / 20 / 011 / 100 / 0
July2 / 40 / 09 / 100 / 0
August1 / 30 / 011 / 90 / 0
September0 / 00 / 012 / 90 / 0
October0 / 05 / 315 / 101 / 0
November0 / 017 / 1415 / 116 / 1
December0 / 028 / 2617 / 1214 / 5
July is the hottest month for Petoskey with an average high temperature of 77.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Michigan. In Petoskey, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Petoskey are July, August and June.

July is the hottest month for Detroit with an average high temperature of 83.5°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Michigan. In Detroit, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Detroit are June, August and September.
February has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Petoskey with an average of 12.6°. This is colder than most places in Michigan.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Detroit with an average of 18.5°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Petoskey, there are 3.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Michigan.

In Detroit, there are 9.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Michigan.

In Petoskey, there are 153.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Michigan.

In Detroit, there are 126.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In Petoskey, there are 10.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Michigan.

In Detroit, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

October is the wettest month in Petoskey with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.5 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 32% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.9 inches in Petoskey means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.


June is the wettest month in Detroit with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.5 inches in Detroit means that it is about average compared to other places in Michigan.

December is the rainiest month in Petoskey with 17.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 9.4 rainy days. There are 152.6 rainy days annually in Petoskey, which is one of the rainiest places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

December is the rainiest month in Detroit with 12.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 125.2 rainy days annually in Detroit, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 111.4 inches in Petoskey means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan.

An annual snowfall of 33.0 inches in Detroit means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan.
December is the snowiest month in Petoskey with 32.4 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Detroit with 10.2 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.

Reviews for Petoskey    2 Reviews
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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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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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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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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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