West Branch Township (Ogemaw County), MI has a humid continental climate. The summers are warm and humid with temperatures reaching into the 80s, while the winters are cold and snowy with temperatures often dipping below freezing. Rainfall is plentiful throughout the year, with average precipitation rates in excess of 40 inches annually. The area is also known for its snowfall, with seasonal totals ranging from 20-40 inches depending on elevation. Additionally, this region experiences a large temperature range between day and night hours due to its location in a lake effect zone.
West Branch township, Michigan gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
West Branch township averages 53 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 West Branch township. The US average is 205 sunny days.
West Branch township 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 53 inches of snow a year