Swan Creek, MI Climate


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Swan Creek, MI is located in the northern part of the state, making it an ideal location for experiencing all four seasons. Summers in Swan Creek are typically mild with temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to the mid 80s. During winter months, temperatures can dip below freezing on some days but normally stay around the mid 30s. Spring and Fall tend to be more temperate with average temperatures ranging from 40-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is generally spread throughout the year with most precipitation coming during late spring and early summer. Snowfall also tends to occur between December and March, creating a beautiful winter wonderland in Sawn Creek each year.

Swan Creek, Michigan gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Swan Creek averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 172 sunny days per year in Swan Creek. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Swan Creek gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 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 15
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 4.2 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Swan Creek, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSwan Creek, MichiganUnited States
  32.6 in.38.1 in.
  40.9 in.27.8 in.
  123.3 days106.2 days
  172 days205 days
  82.2°85.8°
  14.9°21.7°
  6.77
  3.34.3
  594 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 Swan Creek with an average high temperature of 82.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Michigan. In Swan Creek, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Swan Creek are June, August and July.
In Swan Creek, there are 5.0 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 Swan Creek with an average of 14.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Swan Creek, there are 148.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Swan Creek, there are 6.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
Humidity in Swan Creek 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 Swan Creek with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.7 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.6 inches in Swan Creek means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.
April is the rainiest month in Swan Creek with 11.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 123.3 rainy days annually in Swan Creek, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.9 inches in Swan Creek means that it is less snowy than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Swan Creek with 11.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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