Elk Rapids, MI has a moderate climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 67 degrees Fahrenheit while the average winter temperature is around 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation in Elk Rapids is moderate year-round, with an average of about 35 inches annually. Snowfall in winter months can range from light to heavy depending on the season, with an average of around 35 inches per year. Summers tend to be warm and humid, but there are also occasional thunderstorms throughout the season. Winter days often have clear skies and cold temperatures, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities like skiing and snowshoeing.
Elk Rapids, Michigan gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elk Rapids averages 111 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 167 sunny days per year in Elk Rapids. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elk Rapids gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 138 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 111 inches of snow a year