Walker, MI Climate


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Walker, MI has a temperate climate, characterized by mild summers and cold winters. The summer months are generally warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from the low 60s to the high 80s (Fahrenheit). In the winter, temperatures can drop as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below, but typically stay in the mid-teens and twenties. Precipitation is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, although there tends to be a bit more rainfall in the spring and early summer months. The area is also subject to occasional snowfall, especially in late December and early January. Overall, Walker enjoys a pleasant climate which makes it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, or sightseeing.

Walker, Michigan gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Walker averages 63 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 158 sunny days per year in Walker. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Walker gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 128 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 19
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 63 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Walker, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWalker, MichiganUnited States
  36.8 in.38.1 in.
  62.7 in.27.8 in.
  128.4 days106.2 days
  158 days205 days
  81.5°85.8°
  18.8°21.7°
  6.77
  3.44.3
  748 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 Walker with an average high temperature of 81.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Michigan. In Walker, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Walker are June, August and July.
In Walker, there are 5.4 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 Walker with an average of 18.8°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.
In Walker, there are 130.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.
In Walker, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.
Humidity in Walker 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 Walker with 4.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.8 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 36.8 inches in Walker means that it is wetter than most places in Michigan.
December is the rainiest month in Walker with 13.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 9.0 rainy days. There are 128.4 rainy days annually in Walker, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 62.7 inches in Walker means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in Walker with 18.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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