The climate in Rockland, MI is largely characterized by cold and snowy winters, with temperatures usually below freezing from late November to mid-March. Summers are generally warm and humid but not overly hot, with temperatures typically staying within the mid-70s range during the day. Average yearly snowfall totals around 82 inches, while average annual rainfall is just over 30 inches. Winters often bring heavy lake effect snows from nearby Lake Michigan, making for some of the highest snowfall levels in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
Rockland township, Michigan gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rockland township averages 188 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Rockland township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rockland township gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 155 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 188 inches of snow a year