Zip 49090 (South Haven, MI) Climate

The climate in 49090 South Haven, MI is generally mild with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the high 80s and low 90s on some days while winter temperatures may drop to as low as 0 degrees during the night-time hours. The area also experiences a fair amount of precipitation throughout the year, with average snowfall being around 30 inches. The area is known for its frequent thunderstorms during spring and summer months with occasional flooding possible in certain areas. Overall, it is a comfortable climate in South Haven that offers both hot summers and cold winters for all to enjoy.

South Haven (zip 49090), Michigan gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

South Haven (zip 49090) averages 84 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 168 sunny days per year in South Haven (zip 49090). The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Haven (zip 49090) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 128 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 84 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 49090 zip code is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Michigan.

9.2 Summer - 4 Winter

June, August and July are the most pleasant months in the 49090 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 49090 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Michigan. In the 49090 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 49090 zip code are June, August and July.

In the 49090 zip code, there are 7.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Michigan.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 49090 zip code with an average of 18.9°. This is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In the 49090 zip code, there are 125.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Michigan.

In the 49090 zip code, there are 3.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Michigan.

The humidity is usually comfortable in the 49090 zip code but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.

September is the wettest month in the 49090 zip code with 4.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.9 inches. The wettest season is Winter with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 37.7 inches in the 49090 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in Michigan.

December is the rainiest month in the 49090 zip code with 13.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 8.4 rainy days. There are 127.9 rainy days annually in the 49090 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Michigan. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 84.4 inches in the 49090 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Michigan. January is the snowiest month in the 49090 zip code with 28.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Paul · Whitehall, OH

Vacation paradise

Over 7 years ago

South Haven Michigan is very pleasant for tourism and an easy way to the beach with beautifu5l sunsets and many boats. ALL More

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