Dorsey, MI
Unincorporated community in Alger County, Michigan
Dorsey is a small unincorporated community in Alger County, Michigan. It is 7.3 miles E of Chatham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49826.
Dorsey at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Alger County
- ZIP code
- 49826
- Nearest town
- Chatham (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 46.3397, -87.0844
Weather in Dorsey now
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Dorsey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dorsey.
This week in Dorsey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dorsey
What is the weather usually like in Dorsey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 35.1 inprecipitation per year · 891 mm
- 164.0 insnowfall per year · 417 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dorsey: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATHAM EXP FARM 2, MI US (USC00201486), adjusted for the elevation of Dorsey.
Dorsey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dorsey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:25 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| February | 7:49 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:58 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:44 PM | 15 h 50 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:39 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September | 7:25 AM | 8:01 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 8:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:48 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| December | 8:23 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Dorsey?
Dorsey has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 35.1 inches (891 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 164 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dorsey 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 Dorsey
The closest live webcam is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 21.1 miles NW of Dorsey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dorsey.
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Questions about Dorsey
Where is Dorsey, MI?
Dorsey is an unincorporated community in Alger County, Michigan, 7.3 miles E of Chatham.
What county is Dorsey in?
Dorsey is in Alger County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Dorsey, MI?
The ZIP code for Dorsey is 49826.
What is the nearest town to Dorsey?
Chatham, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dorsey?
Yes. The closest is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 21.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dorsey?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Dorsey?
February, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Dorsey?
About 35.1 inches (891 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Dorsey?
Yes, about 164 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dorsey?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dorsey have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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