49098 Watervliet, MI experiences a humid continental climate which is relatively typical of the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The summers tend to be warm and humid with average temperatures in the 70s and 80s (Fahrenheit) while winter tends to be cold and snowy with temperatures frequently dropping well below freezing. Precipitation is generally evenly spread throughout the year, though snowfall is heavier during winter months.
Watervliet (zip 49098), Michigan gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Watervliet (zip 49098) averages 79 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 Watervliet (zip 49098). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Watervliet (zip 49098) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 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 19
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 79 inches of snow a year