Gentian, MI
Unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan
Gentian is a small unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan. It is 5.5 miles W of Palmer, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49871.
Gentian at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Marquette County
- ZIP code
- 49871
- Nearest town
- Palmer (5.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 46.4311, -87.4667
Weather in Gentian now
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Gentian weather by the hour
Gentian weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gentian.
This week in Gentian
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gentian
What is the weather usually like in Gentian?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 32.7 inprecipitation per year · 830 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gentian: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KI SAWYER WWTP, MI US (USC00204425), adjusted for the elevation of Gentian.
Gentian weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gentian through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:27 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| February | 7:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 8:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 9:46 PM | 15 h 51 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 9:40 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| August | 6:47 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 7:26 AM | 8:03 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 8:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:50 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| December | 8:24 AM | 5:05 PM | 8 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Gentian?
Gentian 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 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 32.7 inches (830 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Gentian 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 Gentian
The closest live webcam is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 9.3 miles N of Gentian.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gentian.
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Questions about Gentian
Where is Gentian, MI?
Gentian is an unincorporated community in Marquette County, Michigan, 5.5 miles W of Palmer.
What county is Gentian in?
Gentian is in Marquette County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Gentian, MI?
The ZIP code for Gentian is 49871.
What is the nearest town to Gentian?
Palmer, 5.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gentian?
Yes. The closest is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gentian?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Gentian?
February, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Gentian?
About 32.7 inches (830 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Gentian?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gentian?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gentian have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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