Schoolcraft County Climate
Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Avg Annual Temp
41.8°F
Annual Precip
33.3"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
0.4
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Schoolcraft County Weather
One of the nation's coldest counties
Schoolcraft County averages just 41.8°F annually, significantly lower than the national median temperature. It receives 33.3 inches of precipitation, typical for the Upper Peninsula.
Far below the Michigan state average
At 41.8°F, Schoolcraft is 3.9 degrees colder than the state average of 45.7°F. This makes it one of the most consistently cold counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Colder than many Lower Peninsula counties
Schoolcraft is nearly a full degree colder than Otsego County (42.5°F). Its northern latitude and proximity to Lake Superior create a climate where extreme heat is virtually non-existent.
Mild summers with zero extreme heat
July averages a cool 64.8°F, and the county typically records zero days per year reaching 90°F. January is harsh with a 17.8°F average, though specific snowfall figures are currently unavailable.
Invest heavily in heating and winter gear
Air conditioning is almost never needed given the lack of 90-degree days. Residents should focus resources on high-grade home heating and heavy-duty winter attire to handle the cold 20.5°F winter average.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.