Saugatuck, MI Climate


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Saugatuck, MI is known for its mild climate which makes it an ideal place to visit during any time of year. The summers are warm and sunny with temperatures usually staying between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit while the winters are fairly mild, usually hovering around 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, while snowfall can range from light to moderate depending on the season. The area also experiences a cool breeze from Lake Michigan which helps keep temperatures comfortable. Overall, Saugatuck has a pleasant climate that is enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.

Saugatuck, Michigan gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Saugatuck averages 80 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Saugatuck. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Saugatuck gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 128 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 20
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 80 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 4 Winter
June, August and July are the most pleasant months in Saugatuck, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSaugatuck, MichiganUnited States
  36.8 in.38.1 in.
  80.3 in.27.8 in.
  127.9 days106.2 days
  159 days205 days
  81.8°85.8°
  20.0°21.7°
  6.77
  3.44.3
  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 Saugatuck with an average high temperature of 81.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Michigan. In Saugatuck, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Saugatuck are June, August and July.
In Saugatuck, there are 6.2 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 Saugatuck with an average of 20.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.
In Saugatuck, there are 117.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.
In Saugatuck, there are 1.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Saugatuck but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
September is the wettest month in Saugatuck with 3.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.8 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 36.8 inches in Saugatuck means that it is wetter than most places in Michigan.
December is the rainiest month in Saugatuck with 13.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 8.5 rainy days. There are 127.9 rainy days annually in Saugatuck, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 80.3 inches in Saugatuck means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Saugatuck with 26.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Living in Saugatuck is fantastic, we have a vibrant arts community as well as some of the most fantastic fresh water beaches in the country. The vibe here is cool and  More

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