Birch, MI
Unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan
Birch is a small unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan. It is 10.3 miles NW of Big Bay, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49855.
Birch at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Marquette County
- ZIP code
- 49855
- Nearest town
- Big Bay (10.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 46.6986, -87.5781
Weather in Birch now
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Birch weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Birch.
This week in Birch
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Birch
What is the weather usually like in Birch?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 36.7 inprecipitation per year · 932 mm
- 196.8 insnowfall per year · 500 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Birch: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARQUETTE, MI US (USW00094850), adjusted for the elevation of Birch.
Birch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Birch through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:28 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 2 min |
| February | 7:52 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 8:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 9:47 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 9:42 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 9:02 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 7:27 AM | 8:03 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 8:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:51 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 8:26 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Birch?
Birch has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 36.7 inches (932 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 197 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Birch 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 Birch
The closest live webcam is Big Bay › South-east, 2.1 miles NW of Birch.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Birch.
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Questions about Birch
Where is Birch, MI?
Birch is an unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan, 10.3 miles NW of Big Bay.
What county is Birch in?
Birch is in Marquette County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Birch, MI?
The ZIP code for Birch is 49855.
What is the nearest town to Birch?
Big Bay, 10.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Birch?
Yes. The closest is Big Bay › South-east, 2.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Birch?
July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Birch?
February, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Birch?
About 36.7 inches (932 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Birch?
Yes, about 197 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Birch?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Birch have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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