Dover, MI
Unincorporated community in Clare County, Michigan
Dover is a small unincorporated community in Clare County, Michigan. It is 4.3 miles S of Clare, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 48617.
Dover at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Clare County
- ZIP code
- 48617
- Nearest town
- Clare (4.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 43.8875, -84.7478
Weather in Dover now
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Dover weather by the hour
Dover weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dover.
This week in Dover
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dover
What is the weather usually like in Dover?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 34.0 inprecipitation per year · 864 mm
- 48.5 insnowfall per year · 123 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dover: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GLADWIN, MI US (USW00014828), adjusted for the elevation of Dover.
Dover weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dover through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 9:24 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:52 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 8:04 AM | 5:03 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Dover?
Dover has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 34.0 inches (864 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dover 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 Dover
The closest live webcam is Roscommon Township, 29.9 miles N of Dover.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dover.
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Questions about Dover
Where is Dover, MI?
Dover is an unincorporated community in Clare County, Michigan, 4.3 miles S of Clare.
What county is Dover in?
Dover is in Clare County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Dover, MI?
The ZIP code for Dover is 48617.
What is the nearest town to Dover?
Clare, 4.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dover?
Yes. The closest is Roscommon Township, 29.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dover?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Dover?
February, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Dover?
About 34.0 inches (864 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dover?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dover?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dover have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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