Alder, MI

Unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan

Alder is a small unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan. It is 2.0 miles N of Big Bay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49808.

Alder at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Marquette County
ZIP code
49808
Nearest town
Big Bay (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
46.7894, -87.6972

Weather in Alder now

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Alder weather by the hour

Alder weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alder

What is the weather usually like in Alder?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°24°43°61°80°24°10°Jan27°11°Feb35°18°Mar47°28°Apr60°40°May70°50°Jun75°56°Jul75°55°Aug67°48°Sep54°38°Oct41°27°Nov29°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan1.7"Feb1.4"Mar2.9"Apr2.8"May3.3"Jun3.1"Jul3.3"Aug3.6"Sep3.3"Oct2.8"Nov2.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIG BAY 1NW, MI US (USC00200770), adjusted for the elevation of Alder.

Alder weather month by month

January
24° 10°F
2.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 32.2 in of snow
February
27° 11°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 28.7 in of snow
March
35° 18°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.6 in of snow
April
47° 28°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 12.8 in of snow
May
60° 40°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
June
70° 50°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
75° 56°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
75° 55°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
67° 48°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
54° 38°F
3.3 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
November
41° 27°F
2.8 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 18.1 in of snow
December
29° 18°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 26.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Alder through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:29 AM5:31 PM9 h 1 min
February7:52 AM6:17 PM10 h 24 min
March8:01 AM7:57 PM11 h 56 min
April7:01 AM8:40 PM13 h 39 min
May6:13 AM9:20 PM15 h 6 min
June5:54 AM9:48 PM15 h 54 min
July6:10 AM9:43 PM15 h 32 min
August6:47 AM9:03 PM14 h 15 min
September7:27 AM8:04 PM12 h 36 min
October8:07 AM7:05 PM10 h 58 min
November7:52 AM5:18 PM9 h 26 min
December8:27 AM5:04 PM8 h 37 min

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

What is the weather like in Alder?

Alder has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 32.8 inches (833 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 132 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Alder 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 Alder

The closest live webcam is Big Bay › South-east, 6.3 miles SE of Alder.

Big Bay › South-eastBig Bay · 6.3 mi SEOn Windy
Marquette › West: Northern CenterMarquette · 21.5 mi SEOn Windy
Houghton › North-west: Kanwal and Ann Rekhi Hall - Husky Plaza - Red Nation of the KeweenawHoughton · 46.1 mi NWOn Windy
Hancock › West: Michigan Tech Gateway - Super 8 by Wyndham Houghton - College Avenue - East Houghton Waterfront ParkHancock · 46.3 mi NWOn Windy
Hancock › South-east: Ramada by Wyndham Hancock Waterfront - Portage Canal Lift BridgeHancock · 47.6 mi NWOn Windy
Calumet City: Michigan - CalumetCalumet City · 47.7 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Alder

Where is Alder, MI?

Alder is an unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan, 2.0 miles N of Big Bay.

What county is Alder in?

Alder is in Marquette County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Alder, MI?

The ZIP code for Alder is 49808.

What is the nearest town to Alder?

Big Bay, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Alder?

Yes. The closest is Big Bay › South-east, 6.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Alder?

July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Alder?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Alder?

About 32.8 inches (833 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Alder?

Yes, about 132 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Alder?

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

What climate does Alder have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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