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Houghton (MI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Houghton can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Houghton. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -14°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Houghton has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 768 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Houghton can be quite wet during September, receiving approximately 92 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 34 mm of snowfall, spread across 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Houghton Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Houghton (MI)

Sat   Dec 21
-8°C | -13°C
SE 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
-3°C | -14°C
S 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
0°C | -5°C
N 5 m/s
0.6 mm
overcast and  chance of slight snow

overcast and chance of slight snow

The best time of year to visit Houghton in the United States of America

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Houghton?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Houghton?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Houghton?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Houghton?
    September tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Houghton?
    March is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.