Delaware, MI Climate


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United States / Michigan / No Metro Area / Sanilac County / Delaware / Zip Codes
Delaware, MI experiences a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Average temperatures range from the mid-twenties in the winter to low seventies in the summer. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with slightly higher amounts during the warmer months of June through August. Winters tend to be snowy, although snowfall can vary significantly from year to year. On average, Delaware receives about 50 inches of snow annually. In general, Delaware enjoys a temperate climate that is suitable for both indoor and outdoor activities throughout much of the year.

Delaware, Michigan gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Delaware averages 44 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 Delaware. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Delaware gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 127 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 15
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Delaware is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Michigan.

9.3 Summer - 3.9 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Delaware, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDelaware, MichiganUnited States
  32.9 in.38.1 in.
  44.2 in.27.8 in.
  126.5 days106.2 days
  173 days205 days
  78.6°85.8°
  15.1°21.7°
  6.57
  3.24.3
  710 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 Delaware with an average high temperature of 78.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Michigan. In Delaware, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Delaware are July, August and June.
In Delaware, 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 Delaware with an average of 15.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Delaware, there are 144.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Delaware, there are 6.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
Humidity in Delaware 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 Delaware with 4.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.9 inches in Delaware means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.
January is the rainiest month in Delaware with 13.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 8.7 rainy days. There are 126.5 rainy days annually in Delaware, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 44.2 inches in Delaware means that it is about average compared to other places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Delaware with 13.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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