Michigan Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 44 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Michigan Climate Overview

Michigan has an average annual temperature of 48.7°F (across all 44 cities) with approximately 850 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 79%. The warmest city is Monroe with average July highs of 91.2°F, while Midland is the coldest with average January lows of -5.1°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Monroe
Jul High: 91.2°F
Coldest City
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Midland
Jan Low: -5.1°F
Wettest City
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Portage
940 mm/yr
Driest City
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New Baltimore
750 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 88.5°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: -0.4°F
Cities With Data
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44
cities in Michigan
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Michigan — Weather History

📅 Michigan Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 44 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Michigan Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Michigan with average highs around 88.5°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near -0.4°F. Jun is the wettest month with approximately 87 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 45.3°F -0.4°F 22.5°F 50 88% 4.3 1.50
Feb 49.5°F 2.1°F 25.7°F 48 85% 4.2 2.40
Mar 63.9°F 10.4°F 37°F 56 79% 4.0 3.50
Apr 73°F 23.2°F 48.2°F 78 76% 3.8 4.60
May 79.7°F 33.4°F 56.7°F 87 75% 3.2 5.50
Jun 85.6°F 43.9°F 64.8°F 87 75% 2.8 6.10
Jul 88.5°F 52°F 70.3°F 87 74% 2.5 6.10
Aug 88.5°F 51.1°F 69.8°F 87 73% 2.5 5.20
Sep 85.8°F 41.5°F 63.7°F 84 74% 2.8 4.20
Oct 76.6°F 30.6°F 53.6°F 74 77% 3.4 2.70
Nov 63.7°F 20.5°F 42.1°F 66 81% 3.8 1.70
Dec 49.8°F 8.4°F 29.1°F 56 86% 4.0 1.20

📈 Michigan Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Michigan Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Michigan's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 44 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Michigan

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Michigan.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Michigan?
Monroe is the hottest city in Michigan with an average July high of 91.2°F based on 45 years of data. View Monroe weather history →
What is the coldest city in Michigan?
Midland is the coldest city with average January lows of -5.1°F. View Midland weather history →
Which city in Michigan gets the most rain?
Portage is the wettest city in Michigan with approximately 940 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Portage weather history →
What is the warmest month in Michigan?
Aug is the warmest month across Michigan, with state-wide average highs of 88.5°F and average lows of 51.1°F.
How many cities in Michigan have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 44 cities in Michigan, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Michigan?
Jul is the sunniest month across Michigan with an average solar radiation of 6.10 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 44 cities in Michigan at monthly temporal resolution.