West Ishpeming, MI has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. During the winter months, temperatures average around 20°F (-7°C) with low temperatures often reaching below 0°F (-18°C). Snowfall is common throughout the winter months, but the sun does come out on occasion for brief periods of time. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures averaging in the 70s (21-26°C), although heat waves can push temperatures into the 80s (27-32°C). Annual precipitation is moderate to heavy, with most of it falling between April and October.
West Ishpeming, Michigan gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
West Ishpeming averages 157 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in West Ishpeming. The US average is 205 sunny days.
West Ishpeming gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 152 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 4
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 157 inches of snow a year