Gay, MI

Unincorporated community in Keweenaw County, Michigan

Gay is a small unincorporated community in Keweenaw County, Michigan. It is 10.2 miles NW of Mohawk, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49945.

Gay at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Keweenaw County
ZIP code
49945
Nearest town
Mohawk (10.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
47.2275, -88.1636

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Gay weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gay.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gay

What is the weather usually like in Gay?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°23°42°61°80°22°10°Jan25°9°Feb34°17°Mar46°29°Apr61°40°May71°49°Jun75°55°Jul74°54°Aug66°47°Sep51°37°Oct38°26°Nov28°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan1.8"Feb1.5"Mar2.8"Apr3.2"May3.1"Jun3.3"Jul2.8"Aug3.5"Sep3.4"Oct3.0"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Gay: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HANCOCK HOUGHTON CO AP, MI US (USW00014858), adjusted for the elevation of Gay.

Gay weather month by month

January
22° 10°F
2.9 in of rain
February
25° 9°F
1.8 in of rain
March
34° 17°F
1.5 in of rain
April
46° 29°F
2.8 in of rain
May
61° 40°F
3.2 in of rain
June
71° 49°F
3.1 in of rain
July
75° 55°F
3.3 in of rain
August
74° 54°F
2.8 in of rain
September
66° 47°F
3.5 in of rain
October
51° 37°F
3.4 in of rain
November
38° 26°F
3.0 in of rain
December
28° 16°F
3.4 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Gay through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:32 AM5:31 PM8 h 58 min
February7:55 AM6:18 PM10 h 22 min
March8:03 AM7:59 PM11 h 56 min
April7:02 AM8:43 PM13 h 40 min
May6:14 AM9:23 PM15 h 9 min
June5:54 AM9:52 PM15 h 58 min
July6:10 AM9:46 PM15 h 36 min
August6:48 AM9:05 PM14 h 17 min
September7:29 AM8:06 PM12 h 37 min
October8:09 AM7:06 PM10 h 56 min
November7:55 AM5:19 PM9 h 23 min
December8:30 AM5:04 PM8 h 34 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).

What is the weather like in Gay?

Gay has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 34.7 inches (882 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Gay 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 Gay

The closest live webcam is Calumet › North-west: Trail 14, 13.2 miles W of Gay.

Calumet › North-west: Trail 14Calumet · 13.2 mi WOn Windy
Calumet City: Michigan - CalumetCalumet City · 13.7 mi WOn Windy
Allouez Township: Houghton/Hancock - Portage Canal Lift Bridge 2Allouez Township · 15.1 mi NWOn Windy
Houghton › North-west: Kanwal and Ann Rekhi Hall - Husky Plaza - Red Nation of the KeweenawHoughton · 19.5 mi SWOn Windy
Hancock › West: Michigan Tech Gateway - Super 8 by Wyndham Houghton - College Avenue - East Houghton Waterfront ParkHancock · 19.6 mi SWOn Windy
Hancock › South-east: Ramada by Wyndham Hancock Waterfront - Portage Canal Lift BridgeHancock · 20.7 mi WOn Windy
Hancock: Houghton - Bridge - Michigan Tech Fund CamHancock · 21.3 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gay.

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Questions about Gay

Where is Gay, MI?

Gay is an unincorporated community in Keweenaw County, Michigan, 10.2 miles NW of Mohawk.

What county is Gay in?

Gay is in Keweenaw County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Gay, MI?

The ZIP code for Gay is 49945.

What is the nearest town to Gay?

Mohawk, 10.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gay?

Yes. The closest is Calumet › North-west: Trail 14, 13.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gay?

July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Gay?

February, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Gay?

About 34.7 inches (882 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Gay?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Gay?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gay have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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