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United States / Michigan / No Metro Area / Newaygo County / Merrill township (Newaygo County) / Zip Codes
Merrill Township in Michigan enjoys a mild climate year-round, with cool summers and moderately cold winters. Average temperatures range from the twenties to the upper sixties throughout the year. The area experiences an average of 31 inches of rain and 65 inches of snow each year, making it ideal for outdoor activities all season long. The region is known for its lush forests and beautiful lakes, making it an excellent home for nature enthusiasts and outdoor recreation.

Merrill township (Newaygo County), Michigan gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Merrill township (Newaygo County) averages 70 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 163 sunny days per year in Merrill township (Newaygo County). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Merrill township (Newaygo County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 13
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 70 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Merrill township is 6.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Michigan.

9.2 Summer - 3.6 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Merrill township, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Merrill township with an average high temperature of 81.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Michigan. In Merrill township, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Merrill township are June, August and July.
In Merrill township, there are 5.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Merrill township with an average of 12.7°. This is colder than most places in Michigan.
In Merrill township, there are 165.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Michigan.
In Merrill township, there are 12.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Michigan.
Humidity in Merrill township 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 Merrill township with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.7 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 30% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 35.6 inches in Merrill township means that it is wetter than most places in Michigan.
December is the rainiest month in Merrill township with 13.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 8.3 rainy days. There are 121.7 rainy days annually in Merrill township, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 69.6 inches in Merrill township means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Merrill township with 19.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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