Traverse, MI
Unincorporated community in Keweenaw County, Michigan
Traverse is a small unincorporated community in Keweenaw County, Michigan. It is 5.4 miles NW of Mohawk, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49917.
Traverse at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Keweenaw County
- ZIP code
- 49917
- Nearest town
- Mohawk (5.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Coordinates
- 47.2553, -88.2642
Weather in Traverse now
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Traverse weather by the hour
Traverse weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Traverse.
This week in Traverse
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Traverse
What is the weather usually like in Traverse?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 75°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 9°F average low
- 34.7 inprecipitation per year · 882 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Traverse: 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 Traverse.
Traverse weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Traverse through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:33 AM | 5:31 PM | 8 h 58 min |
| February | 7:55 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 8:03 AM | 8:00 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:43 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 9:24 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 9:52 PM | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 9:47 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| August | 6:48 AM | 9:06 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 7:29 AM | 8:06 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 8:10 AM | 7:07 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:55 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 8:31 AM | 5:05 PM | 8 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Traverse?
Traverse 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 34.7 inches (882 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Traverse 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 Traverse
The closest live webcam is Calumet › North-west: Trail 14, 8.3 miles W of Traverse.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Traverse.
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Questions about Traverse
Where is Traverse, MI?
Traverse is an unincorporated community in Keweenaw County, Michigan, 5.4 miles NW of Mohawk.
What county is Traverse in?
Traverse is in Keweenaw County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Traverse, MI?
The ZIP code for Traverse is 49917.
What is the nearest town to Traverse?
Mohawk, 5.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Traverse?
Yes. The closest is Calumet › North-west: Trail 14, 8.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Traverse?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Traverse?
February, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Traverse?
About 34.7 inches (882 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Traverse?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Traverse?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Traverse have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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