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Michigan weather in February

Are you planning a trip to Michigan in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Michigan in February?

Michigan is a region in the United States of America. February in Michigan generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During February, winter is in full swing.

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -6°C in Ironwood to 1°C in Dearborn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C in Dearborn and -17°C in Ironwood. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Iron Mountain with an average of 23 mm to moderate snowfall in Holland with 75 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Mackinaw City typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

For specific regional insights in Michigan for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Michigan climate page.

Where to go in Michigan in February

Find the average weather conditions in February for the most popular destinations in Michigan on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations in Michigan

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Michigan?

Average weather in Mackinaw City

In February Mackinaw City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Mackinaw City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-3°C 
-10°C 
50 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-12°C 
29 mm 
12 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
3°C 
-7°C 
42 mm 
9 days 
poor 
Climate in Mackinaw City

Average weather in Detroit

In February Detroit generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Detroit
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-7°C 
117 hours 
59 mm 
14 days 
poor 
1°C 
-8°C 
142 hours 
59 mm 
12 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
-2°C 
187 hours 
69 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Detroit

Average weather in Benton Harbor

In February Benton Harbor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Benton Harbor
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-7°C 
125 hours 
70 mm 
15 days 
poor 
0°C 
-7°C 
143 hours 
56 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
-2°C 
198 hours 
57 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Benton Harbor

Average weather in South Haven

In February South Haven generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

South Haven
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-6°C 
125 hours 
82 mm 
18 days 
poor 
0°C 
-7°C 
143 hours 
66 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
7°C 
-2°C 
198 hours 
59 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in South Haven

Average weather in Stevensville

In February Stevensville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stevensville
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
1°C 
-7°C 
125 hours 
71 mm 
16 days 
poor 
0°C 
-7°C 
143 hours 
60 mm 
13 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
-2°C 
198 hours 
54 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Stevensville

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Michigan, in the United States of America.

Is February the best time to visit Michigan?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Michigan with often poor weather in Mackinaw City.

On average, the best time to visit Michigan is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Mackinaw City. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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