Alpena Township, MI is situated along the northeast coast of Michigan in a region known for its humid continental climate. Summers in Alpena are usually warm and humid with temperatures averaging around 70°F (21°C). Winters in Alpena are cold and snowy with temperatures typically dropping to around 26°F (-3°C). Precipitation levels are relatively high throughout the year, especially during the spring and summer months when thunderstorms are more common. Snowfall accumulates to an average of 57 inches (145 cm) per season, making wintertime activities like skiing and snowmobiling popular in the area.
Alpena township, Michigan gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alpena township averages 74 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 171 sunny days per year in Alpena township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alpena township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 147 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 74 inches of snow a year