Zilwaukee township, MI Climate


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Zilwaukee Township, MI is located in an area that enjoys four distinct seasons each year. In the winter months, temperatures tend to stay below freezing point and snowfall is common. Spring brings milder temperatures and occasional rain showers, while summertime temperatures can be warm or hot with plenty of sunshine. Fall brings cooler temperatures and a colorful foliage display before turning back to cold winters again. Overall, Zilwaukee Township has moderate weather conditions throughout the year.

Zilwaukee township, Michigan gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Zilwaukee township 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 Zilwaukee township. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Zilwaukee township 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 15
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.4 Summer - 4.2 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Zilwaukee township, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateZilwaukee township, MichiganUnited States
  32.4 in.38.1 in.
  41.4 in.27.8 in.
  118.3 days106.2 days
  172 days205 days
  82.2°85.8°
  15.0°21.7°
  6.77
  3.34.3
  582 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 Zilwaukee township with an average high temperature of 82.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Michigan. In Zilwaukee township, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Zilwaukee township are June, August and July.
In Zilwaukee township, there are 4.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Zilwaukee township with an average of 15.0°. This is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Zilwaukee township, there are 144.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Zilwaukee township, there are 4.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.
Humidity in Zilwaukee township 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 Zilwaukee township with 4.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.4 inches in Zilwaukee township means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.
April is the rainiest month in Zilwaukee township with 11.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.0 rainy days. There are 118.3 rainy days annually in Zilwaukee township, 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 41.4 inches in Zilwaukee township means that it is less snowy than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Zilwaukee township with 11.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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