Argyle, MI Climate


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Argyle, MI experiences a humid continental climate throughout the year. Summers are usually warm and humid, with temperatures reaching highs in the mid-80s and lows in the mid-50s. Winter months generally see temperatures dropping to lows in the low 20s and highs in the low 30s. The area receives an average of 34 inches of rain per year, with most rainfall occurring during the spring and summer months. Snowfall is average for northern Michigan, with around 50 inches falling each year. Argyle sees more than half of its annual sunshine from April through September, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities during those warmer months.

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

Argyle averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 173 sunny days per year in Argyle. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Argyle 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Argyle is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Michigan.

9.3 Summer - 4 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Argyle, 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 Argyle with an average high temperature of 80.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Michigan. In Argyle, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Argyle are August, June and July.
In Argyle, there are 3.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Argyle with an average of 13.2°. This is colder than most places in Michigan.
In Argyle, there are 153.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Michigan.
In Argyle, there are 7.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Michigan.
Humidity in Argyle 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 Argyle with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is January 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 32.2 inches in Argyle means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.
January is the rainiest month in Argyle with 11.9 days of rain, and March is the driest month with only 8.5 rainy days. There are 123.6 rainy days annually in Argyle, 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 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.7 inches in Argyle means that it is less snowy than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Argyle with 13.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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