Skookum, MI

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Michigan

Skookum is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Michigan. It is 3.5 miles SW of Luther, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49656.

Skookum at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Lake County
ZIP code
49656
Nearest town
Luther (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
44.0806, -85.6436

Weather in Skookum now

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Skookum weather by the hour

Skookum weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skookum

What is the weather usually like in Skookum?

Dfb
Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°26°45°65°84°27°11°Jan31°11°Feb40°18°Mar53°30°Apr66°43°May76°53°Jun79°57°Jul78°55°Aug71°48°Sep57°37°Oct43°28°Nov32°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.2"Feb2.4"Mar3.7"Apr3.6"May3.6"Jun3.2"Jul3.5"Aug3.4"Sep4.0"Oct3.0"Nov2.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CADILLAC 9&10 NEWS, MI US (USC00201178), adjusted for the elevation of Skookum.

Skookum weather month by month

January
27° 11°F
2.4 in of rain
February
31° 11°F
2.2 in of rain
March
40° 18°F
2.4 in of rain
April
53° 30°F
3.7 in of rain
May
66° 43°F
3.6 in of rain
June
76° 53°F
3.6 in of rain
July
79° 57°F
3.2 in of rain
August
78° 55°F
3.5 in of rain
September
71° 48°F
3.4 in of rain
October
57° 37°F
4.0 in of rain
November
43° 28°F
3.0 in of rain
December
32° 19°F
2.4 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Skookum through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:12 AM5:31 PM9 h 19 min
February7:39 AM6:13 PM10 h 33 min
March7:52 AM7:50 PM11 h 57 min
April6:57 AM8:28 PM13 h 30 min
May6:14 AM9:03 PM14 h 49 min
June5:57 AM9:29 PM15 h 32 min
July6:12 AM9:25 PM15 h 13 min
August6:45 AM8:48 PM14 h 3 min
September7:20 AM7:54 PM12 h 34 min
October7:56 AM7:00 PM11 h 4 min
November7:36 AM5:17 PM9 h 41 min
December8:09 AM5:06 PM8 h 57 min

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

What is the weather like in Skookum?

Skookum has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 37.3 inches (948 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Skookum 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 Skookum

The closest live webcam is Evart › North-west: Hersey Township, 21.3 miles SE of Skookum.

Evart › North-west: Hersey TownshipEvart · 21.3 mi SEOn Windy
Hamlin Township › West: Big Sable Point LighthouseHamlin Township · 43.3 mi WOn Windy
Frankfort: City of Frankfort, MichiganFrankfort · 48.5 mi NWOn Windy
Houghton Point: Houghton LakeHoughton Point · 49.6 mi NEOn Windy
Roscommon TownshipRoscommon Township · 51.8 mi EOn Windy
Whitehall › South-west: Thompson Street - White RiverWhitehall · 58.1 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Skookum

Where is Skookum, MI?

Skookum is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Michigan, 3.5 miles SW of Luther.

What county is Skookum in?

Skookum is in Lake County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Skookum, MI?

The ZIP code for Skookum is 49656.

What is the nearest town to Skookum?

Luther, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Skookum?

Yes. The closest is Evart › North-west: Hersey Township, 21.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Skookum?

July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Skookum?

February, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Skookum?

About 37.3 inches (948 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.

Does it snow in Skookum?

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

When is the best time to visit Skookum?

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

What climate does Skookum have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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