Merritt, MI has a mild continental climate with warm summers and cold winters due to its location in the Great Lakes region of the United States. Summers typically bring hot, dry days and nights that can cool down due to nearby Lake Huron. Winters are cold and snowy with temperatures often dropping below freezing overnight. The town of Merritt is known for its pleasant weather, perfect for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing, and golfing during the summer months. Spring and fall tend to be more variable with both sunny days and rain showers possible throughout the season.
Merritt, Michigan gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Merritt averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 170 sunny days per year in Merritt. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Merritt gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year