The climate in Gilmore Township (Benzie County), MI is typical of the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from a high of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit in July to a low of around 20 degrees Fahrenheit in January. The area receives an average annual precipitation of 34 inches, mostly in the form of snowfall during the winter months. Winters are long and can be quite harsh, while summers tend to be mild and pleasant. The area also experiences some severe weather conditions like thunderstorms, blizzards, and lake-effect snow due to its close proximity to Lake Michigan.
Gilmore township (Benzie County), Michigan gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gilmore township (Benzie County) averages 113 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 164 sunny days per year in Gilmore township (Benzie County). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gilmore township (Benzie County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 136 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 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 113 inches of snow a year