The climate in Niles-Benton Harbor, MI Metro Area is a humid continental climate, with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, often reaching temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32°C). Winters can be cold and snowy, occasionally dipping down to below zero degrees Fahrenheit (-18°C). Spring and fall are generally mild, with average temperatures around the mid-50s to mid-60s Fahrenheit (10-20 °C). Precipitation occurs year round in the form of rain and snow. The area receives an average of about 32 inches of precipitation per year.
Niles Metro Area, Michigan gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Niles Metro Area averages 71 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Niles Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Niles Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 137 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 71 inches of snow a year