Alpena, MI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Alpena weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alpena.
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What is the weather usually like in Alpena?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 31.9 inprecipitation per year · 811 mm
- 59.4 insnowfall per year · 151 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alpena: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALPENA WWTP, MI US (USW00014814), adjusted for the elevation of Alpena.
Alpena weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alpena through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 7:32 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 9:24 PM | 15 h 40 min |
| July | 5:59 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:30 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 8:03 AM | 4:54 PM | 8 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Alpena?
Alpena has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 31.9 inches (811 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 59 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alpena is June to September. At 591 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Alpena
What is the hottest month in Alpena?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Alpena?
February, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Alpena?
About 31.9 inches (811 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Alpena?
Yes, about 59 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alpena?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alpena have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Alpena in November?
Highs average 43°F and lows 30°F, with about 2.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Alpena?
Around 7:30 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Alpena weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Alpena.
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