Pontiac, MI is located in the Midwestern United States and has a humid continental climate. This means that the summers are warm with temperatures reaching an average of 80°F and the winters are cold with temperatures dropping to an average of 20°F. The area gets a moderate amount of precipitation throughout the year with snowfall in winter months and spring rains giving way to summer thunderstorms. Additionally, Pontiac often sees higher than average humidity levels due to its location near Lake St Clair.
Pontiac (zip 48340), Michigan gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Pontiac (zip 48340) averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Pontiac (zip 48340). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Pontiac (zip 48340) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 16
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year