Backus Beach, MI
Unincorporated community in Alcona County, Michigan
Backus Beach is a small unincorporated community in Alcona County, Michigan. It is 4.2 miles N of Hubbard Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 48762.
Backus Beach at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Alcona County
- ZIP code
- 48762
- Nearest town
- Hubbard Lake (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 44.7600, -83.5461
Weather in Backus Beach now
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Backus Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Backus Beach.
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What is the weather usually like in Backus Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 74°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 29.1 inprecipitation per year · 740 mm
- 52.4 insnowfall per year · 133 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Backus Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HARRISVILLE 2NNE, MI US (USC00203628), adjusted for the elevation of Backus Beach.
Backus Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Backus Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| February | 7:32 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 9:23 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 17 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:46 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:29 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 8:03 AM | 4:55 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Backus Beach?
Backus Beach has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 13°F (-10°C).
It gets about 29.1 inches (740 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Backus Beach 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 Backus Beach
The closest live webcam is Alpena: DPI, 21.6 miles N of Backus Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Backus Beach.
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Questions about Backus Beach
Where is Backus Beach, MI?
Backus Beach is an unincorporated community in Alcona County, Michigan, 4.2 miles N of Hubbard Lake.
What county is Backus Beach in?
Backus Beach is in Alcona County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Backus Beach, MI?
The ZIP code for Backus Beach is 48762.
What is the nearest town to Backus Beach?
Hubbard Lake, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Backus Beach?
Yes. The closest is Alpena: DPI, 21.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Backus Beach?
August, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Backus Beach?
February, with an average low of 13°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Backus Beach?
About 29.1 inches (740 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Backus Beach?
Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Backus Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Backus Beach have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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