Auburn, MI Climate


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Auburn, MI is located in Mid-Michigan and experiences a humid continental climate. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures averaging in the mid-seventies; whereas winters tend to be cold with temperatures falling into the low twenties. Precipitation is fairly common year round, especially during the spring season when snow and rain showers help bring much needed moisture to the region's soil. Autumn brings cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage, while winter offers some of Michigan's best snowfall. All in all, Auburn provides a comfortable climate for its residents throughout each season of the year.

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

Auburn averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 169 sunny days per year in Auburn. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Auburn 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 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 4.1 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Auburn, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAuburn, MichiganUnited States
  31.9 in.38.1 in.
  41.4 in.27.8 in.
  124.0 days106.2 days
  169 days205 days
  82.0°85.8°
  14.5°21.7°
  6.77
  3.34.3
  617 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 Auburn with an average high temperature of 82.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Michigan. In Auburn, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Auburn are June, August and July.
In Auburn, there are 6.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Auburn with an average of 14.5°. This is colder than most places in Michigan.
In Auburn, there are 145.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Auburn, there are 7.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Michigan.
Humidity in Auburn 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 Auburn with 3.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.6 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 31.9 inches in Auburn means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.
November is the rainiest month in Auburn with 11.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.2 rainy days. There are 124.0 rainy days annually in Auburn, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 27% 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 Auburn means that it is less snowy than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Auburn with 11.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Jobs
Compare Auburn,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Auburn, Michigan to any other city in the US.