Gilford, MI has a humid continental climate, with warm, humid summers and cold winters. The area experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year and receives an average of 40 inches of precipitation each year. Winters are generally cold and snowy, with temperatures often dropping below freezing and snowfall occurring from December to March. Summers tend to be warm and humid, though temperatures can occasionally reach into the upper 80s. Spring and fall both bring moderate temperatures with some rainfall mixed in for good measure.
Gilford, Michigan gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gilford averages 40 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 Gilford. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gilford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 14
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year