Alpena County is located in northeast Michigan and enjoys a humid continental climate that is heavily influenced by the Great Lakes. Summers are generally warm and humid with temperatures averaging in the upper 70s°F (low 20s°C), while winters tend to be cold and snowy, with temperatures reaching an average low of 11°F (-12°C). Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with slightly higher levels during the summer months. The area receives approximately 33 inches of snowfall annually. Despite the cold winters, Alpena County experiences some of the longest growing seasons in Michigan due to its proximity to Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay, which helps to moderate temperatures.
Alpena County, Michigan gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alpena County averages 76 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 171 sunny days per year in Alpena County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alpena County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 145 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 12
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76 inches of snow a year