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United States / Michigan / Alma Metro Area / Gratiot County / Hamilton township (Gratiot County) / Zip Codes
Hamilton Township (Gratiot County), MI has a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average temperatures in July range from the low 70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, while in January they range from the upper teens to the lower 30s. On average, Hamilton has approximately 35 inches of rain per year, making it one of the wettest regions in Michigan. Snowfall is also abundant, with an average annual accumulation of around 50 inches. It experiences all four seasons; springtime brings plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures, summer is hot and humid but with nice breezes off Lake Huron to cool things down, autumn is a time for beautiful foliage and crisp air, and winter's snowfall provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like skiing and snowshoeing.

Hamilton township (Gratiot County), Michigan gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hamilton township (Gratiot County) averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Hamilton township (Gratiot County). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hamilton township (Gratiot County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 4.2 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Hamilton township (Gratiot County), while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHamilton township (Gratiot County), MichiganUnited States
  33.0 in.38.1 in.
  40.4 in.27.8 in.
  120.4 days106.2 days
  174 days205 days
  82.2°85.8°
  14.7°21.7°
  6.77
  3.34.3
  659 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 Hamilton township (Gratiot County) with an average high temperature of 82.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Michigan. In Hamilton township (Gratiot County), there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hamilton township (Gratiot County) are June, August and July.
In Hamilton township (Gratiot County), there are 7.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hamilton township (Gratiot County) with an average of 14.7°. This is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Hamilton township (Gratiot County), there are 148.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Hamilton township (Gratiot County), there are 7.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Michigan.
Humidity in Hamilton township (Gratiot County) 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 Hamilton township (Gratiot County) with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.0 inches in Hamilton township (Gratiot County) means that it is drier than most places in Michigan.
April is the rainiest month in Hamilton township (Gratiot County) with 11.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.1 rainy days. There are 120.4 rainy days annually in Hamilton township (Gratiot County), which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Winter when it rains 26% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.4 inches in Hamilton township (Gratiot County) means that it is less snowy than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Hamilton township (Gratiot County) with 12.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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