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Brookings, SD vs Ann Arbor, MI

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Highlights

On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Ann Arbor. Brookings averages 212 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ann Arbor, Michigan gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. Brookings, South Dakota gets 25.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Ann Arbor averages 43 inches of snow per year. Brookings averages 34.6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Summer High:
the July high is around 82.8 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16.5
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year

Brookings, South Dakota
Summer High:
the July high is around 81.9 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 3.8
Rain: averages 25.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34.6 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Ann Arbor

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

6.7 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Ann Arbor, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Brookings

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Brookings is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in South Dakota.

6.7 / 10
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Brookings, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Brookings, SD

3 PM PST

Sunny

82°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny83° / 59°SSE 15 mph
SundaySunny89° / 59°S 15 to 25 mph
MondaySunny88° / 59°S 15 to 25 mph
TuesdaySunny89° / 61°S 15 to 20 mph
WednesdaySunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers88° / 56°SSE 15 to 25 mph
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms73° / 47°SW 10 to 25 mph
FridayChance Showers And Thunderstorms66° / 43°WNW 15 to 25 mph
Today's Weather - Ann Arbor, MI

3 PM PST

Mostly Clear

77°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Clear42° / 69°NNE 5 to 12 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear45° / 78°ESE 5 to 9 mph
Monday NightChance Rain Showers59° / 76°SE 5 to 9 mph
Tuesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms61° / 78°ESE 3 to 9 mph
Wednesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy60° / 84°SE 2 to 7 mph
Thursday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely65° / 84°S 9 mph
Friday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms58° / 74°W 7 to 13 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthBrookings, SDAnn Arbor, MI
January23° / 4°31° / 17°
February29° / 9°35° / 18°
March40° / 21°45° / 26°
April56° / 33°59° / 36°
May68° / 45°70° / 47°
June77° / 55°79° / 56°
July82° / 60°83° / 61°
August80° / 58°81° / 59°
September72° / 48°74° / 51°
October58° / 35°61° / 40°
November41° / 22°48° / 31°
December26° / 8°35° / 22°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Brookings / Ann Arbor
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 031 / 295 / 144 / 10
February0 / 027 / 264 / 114 / 8
March0 / 027 / 256 / 113 / 5
April0 / 014 / 98 / 121 / 1
May0 / 02 / 110 / 120 / 0
June1 / 10 / 011 / 110 / 0
July4 / 30 / 09 / 100 / 0
August2 / 10 / 08 / 100 / 0
September0 / 01 / 08 / 100 / 0
October0 / 013 / 67 / 111 / 0
November0 / 026 / 165 / 123 / 2
December0 / 031 / 285 / 144 / 8
July is the hottest month for Brookings with an average high temperature of 81.9°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in South Dakota. In Brookings, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Brookings are June, August and July.

July is the hottest month for Ann Arbor with an average high temperature of 82.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Michigan. In Ann Arbor, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ann Arbor are June, August and September.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Brookings with an average of 3.8°. This is colder than most places in South Dakota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ann Arbor with an average of 16.5°. This is warmer than most places in Michigan.

In Brookings, there are 7.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in South Dakota.

In Ann Arbor, there are 5.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.

In Brookings, there are 170.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in South Dakota.

In Ann Arbor, there are 140.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

In Brookings, there are 32.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in South Dakota.

In Ann Arbor, there are 3.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

June is the wettest month in Brookings with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 25.8 inches in Brookings means that it is wetter than most places in South Dakota.


June is the wettest month in Ann Arbor with 3.7 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 36.0 inches in Ann Arbor means that it is wetter than most places in Michigan.

June is the rainiest month in Brookings with 10.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.4 rainy days. There are 84.7 rainy days annually in Brookings, which is rainier than most places in South Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

December is the rainiest month in Ann Arbor with 13.9 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 9.6 rainy days. There are 136.9 rainy days annually in Ann Arbor, which is rainier 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 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 34.6 inches in Brookings means that it is less snowy than most places in South Dakota.

An annual snowfall of 43.0 inches in Ann Arbor means that it is less snowy than most places in Michigan.
December is the snowiest month in Brookings with 7.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Ann Arbor with 12.4 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 Brookings    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

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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Over 16 years ago

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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Over 16 years ago

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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Over 16 years ago

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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