Empire, MI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Empire weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Empire.
This week in Empire
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Empire
What is the weather usually like in Empire?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 35.7 inprecipitation per year · 906 mm
- 143.3 insnowfall per year · 364 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Empire: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAPLE CITY 1E, MI US (USC00205097), adjusted for the elevation of Empire.
Empire weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Empire through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:16 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 7:42 AM | 6:13 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 | 5:55 AM | 9:33 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 6:45 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 7:21 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 Empire?
Empire has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 35.7 inches (906 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 143 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Empire is June to September. At 610 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Empire
What is the hottest month in Empire?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Empire?
February, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Empire?
About 35.7 inches (906 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Empire?
Yes, about 143 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Empire?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Empire have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Empire in November?
Highs average 45°F and lows 31°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Empire?
Around 7:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:17 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Empire weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Empire.
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