Prairie, MI
Unincorporated community in Ionia County, Michigan
Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Ionia County, Michigan. It is 2.1 miles W of Ionia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 48846.
Prairie at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Ionia County
- ZIP code
- 48846
- Nearest town
- Ionia (2.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 42.9847, -85.0342
Weather in Prairie now
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Prairie weather by the hour
Prairie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie.
This week in Prairie
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie
What is the weather usually like in Prairie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 35.9 inprecipitation per year · 912 mm
- 54.2 insnowfall per year · 138 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station IONIA 2SSW, MI US (USC00204078), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie.
Prairie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:50 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:52 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:31 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 8:02 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Prairie?
Prairie has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 35.9 inches (912 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 54 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prairie 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 Prairie
The closest live webcam is Kentwood › North, 28.4 miles W of Prairie.
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Questions about Prairie
Where is Prairie, MI?
Prairie is an unincorporated community in Ionia County, Michigan, 2.1 miles W of Ionia.
What county is Prairie in?
Prairie is in Ionia County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie, MI?
The ZIP code for Prairie is 48846.
What is the nearest town to Prairie?
Ionia, 2.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie?
Yes. The closest is Kentwood › North, 28.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie?
About 35.9 inches (912 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Prairie?
Yes, about 54 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prairie?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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