Empire Township, MI is located in the northern region of Michigan and experiences all four seasons throughout the year. Summers tend to be mild with temperatures ranging in the 70s, while winters are cold and snowy with average temperatures in the 20s. Precipitation levels are on average, with slightly more precipitation during the winter months due to lake effect snow. On average, Empire Township receives around 35 inches of rain each year and over 100 inches of snowfall annually. The area has a humid continental climate, making for long summers and cold winters.
Empire township, Michigan gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Empire township averages 120 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 165 sunny days per year in Empire township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Empire township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 139 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 18
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 120 inches of snow a year