Washington charter, MI Climate


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Washington township (Macomb County), MI has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from lows of about 20 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter months to highs of nearly 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the summertime. Precipitation is relatively consistent throughout the year, but rain is most common during the spring and summer months. Snowfall typically occurs between October and April, with an average of about 30 inches per year. Washington Township enjoys moderate levels of humidity and receives abundant sunshine during most months of the year.

Washington charter, Michigan gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washington charter averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Washington charter. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washington charter gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 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 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 4.3 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Washington township (Macomb County), while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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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 Washington township (Macomb County) with an average high temperature of 81.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Michigan. In Washington township (Macomb County), there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washington township (Macomb County) are June, August and July.
In Washington township (Macomb County), 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 Washington township (Macomb County) with an average of 15.4°. This is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Washington township (Macomb County), there are 142.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Washington township (Macomb County), there are 6.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
Humidity in Washington township (Macomb County) 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 Washington township (Macomb County) with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.5 inches in Washington township (Macomb County) means that it is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
December is the rainiest month in Washington township (Macomb County) with 11.8 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 9.2 rainy days. There are 123.7 rainy days annually in Washington township (Macomb County), which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 32.8 inches in Washington township (Macomb County) means that it is one of the least snowy places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Washington township (Macomb County) with 9.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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