Mackinac County, MI has a varied climate ranging from humid continental to subarctic. Summers in Mackinac County tend to be warm and humid, with temperatures reaching as high as the mid-80s Fahrenheit. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The area's position near the Great Lakes moderates many of the wide fluctuations in temperature that are seen elsewhere in the state. Precipitation is abundant year round, although it does vary slightly between seasons. Snowfall usually begins in late October and can continue until early April, depending on the year.
Mackinac County, Michigan gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mackinac County averages 93 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 156 sunny days per year in Mackinac County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mackinac County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 131 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 93 inches of snow a year