Afton, MI

Unincorporated community in Cheboygan County, Michigan

Afton is a small unincorporated community in Cheboygan County, Michigan. It is 7.0 miles NW of Indian River, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49705.

Afton at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Cheboygan County
ZIP code
49705
Nearest town
Indian River (7.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
45.3739, -84.4967

Weather in Afton now

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Afton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Afton.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Afton

What is the weather usually like in Afton?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°26°46°65°85°27°12°Jan30°11°Feb40°19°Mar53°30°Apr67°41°May76°51°Jun80°56°Jul79°55°Aug71°48°Sep57°38°Oct44°29°Nov32°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.0"Jan1.5"Feb1.8"Mar3.0"Apr3.1"May2.9"Jun3.1"Jul3.2"Aug3.3"Sep3.5"Oct2.4"Nov2.1"Dec

Best time to visit Afton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ONAWAY 4N, MI US (USC00206184), adjusted for the elevation of Afton.

Afton weather month by month

January
27° 12°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 21.3 in of snow
February
30° 11°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 17.7 in of snow
March
40° 19°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 11.3 in of snow
April
53° 30°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.9 in of snow
May
67° 41°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
June
76° 51°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
80° 56°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
79° 55°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
71° 48°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
57° 38°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
November
44° 29°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow
December
32° 19°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 21.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Afton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:11 AM5:23 PM9 h 11 min
February7:37 AM6:06 PM10 h 29 min
March7:48 AM7:45 PM11 h 56 min
April6:50 AM8:25 PM13 h 34 min
May6:05 AM9:03 PM14 h 57 min
June5:47 AM9:29 PM15 h 42 min
July6:02 AM9:25 PM15 h 22 min
August6:37 AM8:47 PM14 h 9 min
September7:15 AM7:50 PM12 h 35 min
October7:53 AM6:54 PM11 h 1 min
November7:35 AM5:09 PM9 h 34 min
December8:09 AM4:57 PM8 h 48 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).

What is the weather like in Afton?

Afton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 32.0 inches (813 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 87 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Afton is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Afton

The closest live webcam is Alanson: Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine of Indian River, 6.7 miles W of Afton.

Alanson: Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine of Indian RiverAlanson · 6.7 mi WOn Windy
Vanderbilt › South-westVanderbilt · 17.8 mi SWOn Windy
Petoskey › North: Petoskey Bayfront Breakwater - Little Traverse WheelwayPetoskey · 22.5 mi WOn Windy
Mackinaw CityMackinaw City · 30.2 mi NOn Windy
Mackinaw CityMackinaw City · 30.7 mi NOn Windy
Emmet County › North: Mackinac Bridgeunknown · 30.8 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Afton.

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Questions about Afton

Where is Afton, MI?

Afton is an unincorporated community in Cheboygan County, Michigan, 7.0 miles NW of Indian River.

What county is Afton in?

Afton is in Cheboygan County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Afton, MI?

The ZIP code for Afton is 49705.

What is the nearest town to Afton?

Indian River, 7.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Afton?

Yes. The closest is Alanson: Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine of Indian River, 6.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Afton?

July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Afton?

February, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Afton?

About 32.0 inches (813 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Afton?

Yes, about 87 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Afton?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Afton have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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