Newkirk, MI Climate


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United States / Michigan / No Metro Area / Lake County / Newkirk / Zip Codes
Newkirk, MI has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The temperature in Newkirk is usually quite temperate throughout the year, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing during the winter and rarely rising above 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer. The area receives moderate precipitation throughout the year, with the most rain falling in May and June. Snowfall is also common in the winter months from November to March. Overall, Newkirk has a pleasant climate that many people find enjoyable.

Newkirk, Michigan gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Newkirk averages 79 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 163 sunny days per year in Newkirk. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Newkirk gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 140 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 79 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Newkirk is 6.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Michigan.

9.1 Summer - 3.4 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Newkirk, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNewkirk, MichiganUnited States
  34.8 in.38.1 in.
  78.5 in.27.8 in.
  140.2 days106.2 days
  163 days205 days
  81.4°85.8°
  12.2°21.7°
  6.37
  3.44.3
  968 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Newkirk with an average high temperature of 81.4°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Michigan. In Newkirk, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Newkirk are June, August and July.
In Newkirk, there are 5.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Newkirk with an average of 12.2°. This is colder than most places in Michigan.
In Newkirk, there are 165.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Michigan.
In Newkirk, there are 14.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Michigan.
Humidity in Newkirk is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
September is the wettest month in Newkirk with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.7 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 34.8 inches in Newkirk means that it is wetter than most places in Michigan.
January is the rainiest month in Newkirk with 15.4 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 9.3 rainy days. There are 140.2 rainy days annually in Newkirk, which is rainier than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 78.5 inches in Newkirk means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Newkirk with 22.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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