Thompson, MI
Unincorporated community in Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Thompson is a small unincorporated community in Schoolcraft County, Michigan. It is 5.4 miles NE of Manistique, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49817.
Thompson at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Schoolcraft County
- ZIP code
- 49817
- Nearest town
- Manistique (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 45.9050, -86.3303
Weather in Thompson now
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Thompson weather by the hour
Thompson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thompson.
This week in Thompson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thompson
What is the weather usually like in Thompson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 74°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 33.3 inprecipitation per year · 845 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thompson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MANISTIQUE WWTP, MI US (USC00205073), adjusted for the elevation of Thompson.
Thompson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thompson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:20 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 7 min |
| February | 7:45 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:55 AM | 7:52 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:56 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:39 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:34 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 8:00 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 7:44 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| December | 8:18 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Thompson?
Thompson has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 74°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 33.3 inches (845 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Thompson 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 Thompson
The closest live webcam is Portage Township › West, 34.9 miles NE of Thompson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thompson.
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Questions about Thompson
Where is Thompson, MI?
Thompson is an unincorporated community in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, 5.4 miles NE of Manistique.
What county is Thompson in?
Thompson is in Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Thompson, MI?
The ZIP code for Thompson is 49817.
What is the nearest town to Thompson?
Manistique, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thompson?
Yes. The closest is Portage Township › West, 34.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thompson?
August, with an average high of 74°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Thompson?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Thompson?
About 33.3 inches (845 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Thompson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Thompson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thompson have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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