Roots, MI

Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Michigan

Roots is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Michigan. It is 7.6 miles S of Michigan Center, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49272.

Roots at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Jackson County
ZIP code
49272
Nearest town
Michigan Center (7.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
42.3356, -84.3222

Weather in Roots now

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Roots weather by the hour

Roots weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Roots.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Roots

What is the weather usually like in Roots?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°31°50°69°88°31°17°Jan35°19°Feb45°27°Mar58°37°Apr70°48°May79°57°Jun83°61°Jul80°59°Aug74°52°Sep61°41°Oct48°32°Nov36°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.7"Jan1.5"Feb1.9"Mar2.9"Apr3.4"May3.6"Jun3.4"Jul3.8"Aug3.0"Sep2.9"Oct2.3"Nov1.8"Dec

Best time to visit Roots: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JACKSON REYNOLDS FLD, MI US (USW00014833), adjusted for the elevation of Roots.

Roots weather month by month

January
31° 17°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
35° 19°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
45° 27°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
58° 37°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
70° 48°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
79° 57°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
83° 61°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
80° 59°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
74° 52°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
61° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
48° 32°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
36° 24°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Roots through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:01 AM5:31 PM9 h 29 min
February7:31 AM6:11 PM10 h 39 min
March7:47 AM7:45 PM11 h 57 min
April6:54 AM8:20 PM13 h 25 min
May6:13 AM8:53 PM14 h 39 min
June5:58 AM9:17 PM15 h 19 min
July6:12 AM9:14 PM15 h 1 min
August6:43 AM8:40 PM13 h 56 min
September7:16 AM7:48 PM12 h 32 min
October7:49 AM6:56 PM11 h 7 min
November7:26 AM5:17 PM9 h 50 min
December7:57 AM5:07 PM9 h 9 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).

What is the weather like in Roots?

Roots has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 32.2 inches (818 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Roots 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 Roots

The closest live webcam is Brighton: 10405 Merrill Rd, Hamburg, MI 48139, 27.7 miles E of Roots.

Brighton: 10405 Merrill Rd, Hamburg, MI 48139Brighton · 27.7 mi EOn Windy
Adrian › NorthAdrian · 33.5 mi SEOn Windy
Battle Creek › South-west: Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal CenterBattle Creek · 43.7 mi WOn Windy
Dearborn Heights: Crestwood High SchoolDearborn Heights · 52.6 mi EOn Windy
Jamestown: I-69: 1-069-357-3-_-_-cam-1 IN I-69/357.3 LAKE GEORGE RDJamestown · 52.9 mi SWOn Windy
Sylvania: US-23 at Ohio/Michigan Line, 5057Sylvania · 53.2 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Roots.

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Questions about Roots

Where is Roots, MI?

Roots is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Michigan, 7.6 miles S of Michigan Center.

What county is Roots in?

Roots is in Jackson County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Roots, MI?

The ZIP code for Roots is 49272.

What is the nearest town to Roots?

Michigan Center, 7.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Roots?

Yes. The closest is Brighton: 10405 Merrill Rd, Hamburg, MI 48139, 27.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Roots?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Roots?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in Roots?

About 32.2 inches (818 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Roots?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Roots?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Roots have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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