Watton, MI

Unincorporated community in Baraga County, Michigan

Watton is a small unincorporated community in Baraga County, Michigan. It is 2.9 miles E of Covington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49970.

Watton at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Baraga County
ZIP code
49970
Nearest town
Covington (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
46.5375, -88.6064

Weather in Watton now

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Watton weather by the hour

Watton weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watton

What is the weather usually like in Watton?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°21°41°61°81°22°6°Jan25°7°Feb37°14°Mar49°27°Apr64°39°May72°49°Jun76°53°Jul74°52°Aug67°45°Sep53°34°Oct38°24°Nov27°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.7"Jan1.4"Feb1.5"Mar3.2"Apr3.0"May3.4"Jun3.6"Jul3.0"Aug3.5"Sep3.4"Oct2.4"Nov1.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATTON 2WSW, MI US (USC00208706), adjusted for the elevation of Watton.

Watton weather month by month

January
22° 6°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 24.8 in of snow
February
25° 7°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 20.9 in of snow
March
37° 14°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 13.6 in of snow
April
49° 27°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 15.6 in of snow
May
64° 39°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
June
72° 49°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
76° 53°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
74° 52°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
67° 45°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
53° 34°F
3.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
November
38° 24°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 16.9 in of snow
December
27° 13°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 24.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Watton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:32 AM5:35 PM9 h 3 min
February7:55 AM6:21 PM10 h 25 min
March8:04 AM8:01 PM11 h 56 min
April7:05 AM8:43 PM13 h 38 min
May6:18 AM9:23 PM15 h 4 min
June5:58 AM9:51 PM15 h 52 min
July6:15 AM9:45 PM15 h 30 min
August6:51 AM9:06 PM14 h 14 min
September7:31 AM8:07 PM12 h 36 min
October8:10 AM7:09 PM10 h 58 min
November7:55 AM5:22 PM9 h 27 min
December8:29 AM5:09 PM8 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Watton?

Watton has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-15°C).

It gets about 31.9 inches (811 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 121 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Watton 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 Watton

The closest live webcam is Land O' Lakes: MoonLake, 38.5 miles SW of Watton.

Land O' Lakes: MoonLakeLand O' Lakes · 38.5 mi SWOn Windy
Houghton › North-west: Kanwal and Ann Rekhi Hall - Husky Plaza - Red Nation of the KeweenawHoughton · 40.2 mi NOn Windy
Hancock › West: Michigan Tech Gateway - Super 8 by Wyndham Houghton - College Avenue - East Houghton Waterfront ParkHancock · 40.3 mi NOn Windy
Hancock: Houghton - Bridge - Michigan Tech Fund CamHancock · 40.7 mi NOn Windy
Hancock › South-east: Ramada by Wyndham Hancock Waterfront - Portage Canal Lift BridgeHancock · 40.7 mi NOn Windy
Eagle River › North-east: Maple View Resort & CampgroundEagle River · 46.5 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Watton

Where is Watton, MI?

Watton is an unincorporated community in Baraga County, Michigan, 2.9 miles E of Covington.

What county is Watton in?

Watton is in Baraga County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Watton, MI?

The ZIP code for Watton is 49970.

What is the nearest town to Watton?

Covington, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Watton?

Yes. The closest is Land O' Lakes: MoonLake, 38.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Watton?

July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Watton?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Watton?

About 31.9 inches (811 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Watton?

Yes, about 121 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Watton?

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

What climate does Watton have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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