Superior, MI

Unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan

Superior is a small unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan. It is 1.2 miles NE of Dodgeville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49921.

Superior at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Houghton County
ZIP code
49921
Nearest town
Dodgeville (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
47.0753, -88.5978

Weather in Superior now

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Superior weather by the hour

Superior weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Superior

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Superior

What is the weather usually like in Superior?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°23°42°61°80°22°10°Jan25°9°Feb34°17°Mar46°29°Apr61°40°May71°49°Jun75°55°Jul74°54°Aug66°47°Sep51°37°Oct38°26°Nov28°16°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.0"Jan1.4"Feb1.5"Mar2.9"Apr3.4"May3.3"Jun3.2"Jul2.8"Aug3.5"Sep3.0"Oct2.4"Nov2.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HANCOCK HOUGHTON CO AP, MI US (USW00014858), adjusted for the elevation of Superior.

Superior weather month by month

January
22° 10°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
25° 9°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
34° 17°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
46° 29°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
61° 40°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
71° 49°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
75° 55°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
74° 54°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
66° 47°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
51° 37°F
3.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
38° 26°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
28° 16°F
2.4 in of rain · 8 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Superior through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:33 AM5:33 PM8 h 59 min
February7:56 AM6:20 PM10 h 23 min
March8:05 AM8:01 PM11 h 56 min
April7:04 AM8:44 PM13 h 40 min
May6:16 AM9:25 PM15 h 8 min
June5:56 AM9:53 PM15 h 56 min
July6:12 AM9:47 PM15 h 35 min
August6:50 AM9:07 PM14 h 17 min
September7:30 AM8:08 PM12 h 37 min
October8:11 AM7:08 PM10 h 57 min
November7:56 AM5:21 PM9 h 24 min
December8:32 AM5:07 PM8 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Superior?

Superior has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 31.6 inches (803 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Superior 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 Superior

The closest live webcam is Hancock: Houghton - Bridge - Michigan Tech Fund Cam, 3.5 miles N of Superior.

Hancock: Houghton - Bridge - Michigan Tech Fund CamHancock · 3.5 mi NOn Windy
Hancock › South-east: Ramada by Wyndham Hancock Waterfront - Portage Canal Lift BridgeHancock · 3.7 mi NOn Windy
Hancock › West: Michigan Tech Gateway - Super 8 by Wyndham Houghton - College Avenue - East Houghton Waterfront ParkHancock · 3.8 mi NEOn Windy
Houghton › North-west: Kanwal and Ann Rekhi Hall - Husky Plaza - Red Nation of the KeweenawHoughton · 3.8 mi NEOn Windy
Calumet City: Michigan - CalumetCalumet City · 13.7 mi NEOn Windy
Calumet › North-west: Trail 14Calumet · 14.6 mi NEOn Windy
Allouez Township: Houghton/Hancock - Portage Canal Lift Bridge 2Allouez Township · 23.0 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Superior

Where is Superior, MI?

Superior is an unincorporated community in Houghton County, Michigan, 1.2 miles NE of Dodgeville.

What county is Superior in?

Superior is in Houghton County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Superior, MI?

The ZIP code for Superior is 49921.

What is the nearest town to Superior?

Dodgeville, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Superior?

Yes. The closest is Hancock: Houghton - Bridge - Michigan Tech Fund Cam, 3.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Superior?

July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Superior?

February, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Superior?

About 31.6 inches (803 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.

Does it snow in Superior?

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

When is the best time to visit Superior?

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

What climate does Superior have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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