Highland, MI has a diverse climate with hot and humid summers, cold winters and moderate spring and fall seasons. The area receives an average of 33 inches of precipitation each year, with most of that occurring as snowfall during the winter months. The temperatures in this region range from highs in the 80s during the summer to lows in the teens during the winter, making it a great place to experience all four seasons. Highland experiences some lake-effect snow because of its close proximity to Lake Michigan, which can make winter weather particularly unpredictable.
Highland, Michigan gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Highland averages 68 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 165 sunny days per year in Highland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Highland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 150 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 10
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 68 inches of snow a year