New Buffalo, MI has a humid continental climate with warm summers and chilly winters. During the summer months, temperatures average in the mid-70s Fahrenheit (low 20s Celsius) and can reach up to the 90s Fahrenheit (high 30s Celsius). In the winter months, temperatures usually stay between 25 degrees Fahrenheit (-4 Celsius) and 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 Celsius). Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout most of the year with higher amounts in late spring and early summer. Snowfall usually occurs in December through February, with some snow accumulation in March as well.
New Buffalo (zip 49117), Michigan gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Buffalo (zip 49117) averages 54 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 173 sunny days per year in New Buffalo (zip 49117). The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Buffalo (zip 49117) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 139 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 54 inches of snow a year