Michelson, MI
Unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan
Michelson is a small unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan. It is 7.1 miles SE of Houghton Lake, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49667.
Michelson at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Roscommon County
- ZIP code
- 49667
- Nearest town
- Houghton Lake (7.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 44.3789, -84.8428
Weather in Michelson now
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Michelson weather by the hour
Michelson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Michelson.
This week in Michelson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Michelson
What is the weather usually like in Michelson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 31.8 inprecipitation per year · 809 mm
- 66.0 insnowfall per year · 168 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Michelson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOUGHTON LAKE 6 WSW, MI US (USC00203932), adjusted for the elevation of Michelson.
Michelson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Michelson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:10 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 7:37 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:46 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:53 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 9:01 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:27 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 6:41 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 7:17 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:53 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:34 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 8:06 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Michelson?
Michelson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 31.8 inches (809 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 66 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Michelson 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 Michelson
The closest live webcam is Houghton Point: Houghton Lake, 5.6 miles E of Michelson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Michelson.
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Questions about Michelson
Where is Michelson, MI?
Michelson is an unincorporated community in Roscommon County, Michigan, 7.1 miles SE of Houghton Lake.
What county is Michelson in?
Michelson is in Roscommon County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Michelson, MI?
The ZIP code for Michelson is 49667.
What is the nearest town to Michelson?
Houghton Lake, 7.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Michelson?
Yes. The closest is Houghton Point: Houghton Lake, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Michelson?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Michelson?
February, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Michelson?
About 31.8 inches (809 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Michelson?
Yes, about 66 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Michelson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Michelson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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