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United States / Michigan / No Metro Area / Ionia County / Otisco / Zip Codes
Otisco, Michigan has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. January is the coldest month of the year when temperatures can drop to an average low of 16 degrees Fahrenheit. During summertime the temperature averages in the mid 70's Fahrenheit and precipitation is abundant throughout the year. Snowfall is common during winter months and it is not uncommon for several inches of snow to accumulate on the ground within a short period of time. The climate in Otisco, Michigan offers seasonal changes that are enjoyable for outdoor activities throughout the year.

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

Otisco averages 64 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 167 sunny days per year in Otisco. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Otisco gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 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 15
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 64 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Otisco is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Michigan.

9.3 Summer - 3.8 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Otisco, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOtisco, MichiganUnited States
  34.8 in.38.1 in.
  64.0 in.27.8 in.
  123.0 days106.2 days
  167 days205 days
  82.6°85.8°
  15.2°21.7°
  6.67
  3.44.3
  818 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 Otisco with an average high temperature of 82.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Michigan. In Otisco, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Otisco are June, August and July.
In Otisco, there are 8.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Otisco with an average of 15.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Otisco, there are 146.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan.
In Otisco, there are 7.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Michigan.
Humidity in Otisco is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
September is the wettest month in Otisco with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.7 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 34.8 inches in Otisco means that it is wetter than most places in Michigan.
December is the rainiest month in Otisco with 12.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 8.8 rainy days. There are 123.0 rainy days annually in Otisco, which is less rainy than most places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 64.0 inches in Otisco means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Otisco with 18.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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