Houghton, MI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Houghton now
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Houghton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houghton.
This week in Houghton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houghton
What is the weather usually like in Houghton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 31.6 inprecipitation per year · 803 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Houghton: 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 Houghton.
Houghton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Houghton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:33 AM | 5:33 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:56 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 8:04 AM | 8:01 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 9:25 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 9:53 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 9:47 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 6:50 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 7:30 AM | 8:07 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 8:11 AM | 7:08 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:56 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 8:32 AM | 5:06 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Houghton?
Houghton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 31.6 inches (803 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Houghton is June to September. At 643 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 Houghton
What is the hottest month in Houghton?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Houghton?
February, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Houghton?
About 31.6 inches (803 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Houghton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Houghton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Houghton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Houghton in November?
Highs average 40°F and lows 28°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Houghton?
Around 7:56 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:21 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Houghton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Houghton.
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