Aral, MI
Historical community (former settlement) in Leelanau County, Michigan
Aral is a historical community (former settlement) in Leelanau County, Michigan. It is 3.6 miles N of Empire, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49640.
Aral at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Leelanau County
- ZIP code
- 49640
- Nearest town
- Empire (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 44.7622, -86.0747
Weather in Aral now
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Aral weather by the hour
Aral weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Aral.
This week in Aral
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Aral
What is the weather usually like in Aral?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 34.3 inprecipitation per year · 872 mm
- 93.0 insnowfall per year · 236 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Aral: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKFORT 2NE, MI US (USC00202984), adjusted for the elevation of Aral.
Aral weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Aral through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:16 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| February | 7:42 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:30 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 9:33 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:58 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:40 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 8:13 AM | 5:05 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Aral?
Aral 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 January, with average lows of 19°F (-8°C).
It gets about 34.3 inches (872 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 93 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Aral 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 Aral
The closest live webcam is Glen Arbor: Glen Arbor Artisans, 10.1 miles NE of Aral.
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Questions about Aral
Where is Aral, MI?
Aral is a historical community (former settlement) in Leelanau County, Michigan, 3.6 miles N of Empire.
What county is Aral in?
Aral is in Leelanau County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Aral, MI?
The ZIP code for Aral is 49640.
What is the nearest town to Aral?
Empire, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Aral?
Yes. The closest is Glen Arbor: Glen Arbor Artisans, 10.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Aral?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Aral?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Aral?
About 34.3 inches (872 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Aral?
Yes, about 93 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Aral?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Aral have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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