London, MI Climate


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London, MI has a humid continental climate that is characterized by warm, humid summers and cold winters with moderate snowfall. The summer months are warmer than usual compared to other locations in Michigan with average temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s (Fahrenheit). Winters are characterized by cold temperatures and moderate snowfall with temperatures usually ranging from the low 20s to high 30s (Fahrenheit). Rainfall is generally consistent throughout the year, though summertime showers can occur as well.

London, Michigan gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

London averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in London. The US average is 205 sunny days.

London gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 131 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for London is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Michigan.

9.2 Summer - 4.3 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in London, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLondon, MichiganUnited States
  34.7 in.38.1 in.
  39.2 in.27.8 in.
  130.5 days106.2 days
  180 days205 days
  83.4°85.8°
  16.2°21.7°
  6.87
  3.64.3
  669 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 London with an average high temperature of 83.4°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Michigan. In London, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for London are June, August and September.
In London, there are 7.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for London with an average of 16.2°. This is warmer than most places in Michigan.
In London, there are 138.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.
In London, there are 5.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.
Humidity in London is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in August and July. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and June.
June is the wettest month in London with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 34.7 inches in London means that it is wetter than most places in Michigan.
December is the rainiest month in London with 12.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 9.5 rainy days. There are 130.5 rainy days annually in London, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 39.2 inches in London means that it is less snowy than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in London with 11.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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