Lawson, MI
Unincorporated community in Alger County, Michigan
Lawson is a small unincorporated community in Alger County, Michigan. It is 9.8 miles E of Chatham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49885.
Lawson at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Alger County
- ZIP code
- 49885
- Nearest town
- Chatham (9.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 46.3297, -87.1364
Weather in Lawson now
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Lawson weather by the hour
Lawson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lawson.
This week in Lawson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lawson
What is the weather usually like in Lawson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 35.1 inprecipitation per year · 891 mm
- 164.0 insnowfall per year · 417 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lawson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHATHAM EXP FARM 2, MI US (USC00201486), adjusted for the elevation of Lawson.
Lawson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lawson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:25 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| February | 7:49 AM | 6:15 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:59 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:59 AM | 8:37 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:44 PM | 15 h 50 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:39 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September | 7:25 AM | 8:01 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 8:04 AM | 7:03 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:48 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 8:23 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 41 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Lawson?
Lawson 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 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 35.1 inches (891 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 164 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lawson 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 Lawson
The closest live webcam is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 20.0 miles NW of Lawson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lawson.
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Questions about Lawson
Where is Lawson, MI?
Lawson is an unincorporated community in Alger County, Michigan, 9.8 miles E of Chatham.
What county is Lawson in?
Lawson is in Alger County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Lawson, MI?
The ZIP code for Lawson is 49885.
What is the nearest town to Lawson?
Chatham, 9.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lawson?
Yes. The closest is Marquette › West: Northern Center, 20.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lawson?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Lawson?
February, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Lawson?
About 35.1 inches (891 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Lawson?
Yes, about 164 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lawson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lawson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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