Paxton, MI
Unincorporated community in Alpena County, Michigan
Paxton is a small unincorporated community in Alpena County, Michigan. It is 8.5 miles E of Alpena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49744.
Paxton at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Alpena County
- ZIP code
- 49744
- Nearest town
- Alpena (8.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 45.0544, -83.6142
Weather in Paxton now
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Paxton weather by the hour
Paxton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Paxton.
This week in Paxton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Paxton
What is the weather usually like in Paxton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 29.7 inprecipitation per year · 754 mm
- 77.6 insnowfall per year · 197 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Paxton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALPENA CO RGNL AP, MI US (USW00094849), adjusted for the elevation of Paxton.
Paxton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Paxton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 7:33 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:47 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| June | 5:45 AM | 9:24 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| July | 6:00 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:49 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:31 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 8:04 AM | 4:54 PM | 8 h 50 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Paxton?
Paxton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 29.7 inches (754 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 78 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Paxton 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 Paxton
The closest live webcam is Alpena: DPI, 9.3 miles E of Paxton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Paxton.
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Questions about Paxton
Where is Paxton, MI?
Paxton is an unincorporated community in Alpena County, Michigan, 8.5 miles E of Alpena.
What county is Paxton in?
Paxton is in Alpena County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Paxton, MI?
The ZIP code for Paxton is 49744.
What is the nearest town to Paxton?
Alpena, 8.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Paxton?
Yes. The closest is Alpena: DPI, 9.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Paxton?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Paxton?
February, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Paxton?
About 29.7 inches (754 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Paxton?
Yes, about 78 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Paxton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Paxton have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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