Houghton, MI All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded near Houghton (49931), from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 102°F (39°C) | July 7, 1988 |
| Record Low | -29.9°F (-34°C) | February 10, 1948 and February 9, 1951 |
| Lowest High | -16°F (-27°C) | February 2, 1996 |
| Highest Low | 77°F (25°C) | July 7, 1988 |
| Highest Mean | 89.5°F (32°C) | July 7, 1988 |
| Lowest Mean | -19°F (-28°C) | February 2, 1996 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 5.96" (151.4 mm) | June 17, 2018 |
| Max in One Month | 11.20" (284.4 mm) | September 2007 |
| Least in One Month | 0.02" (0.5 mm) | February 2010 |
| Max in One Year | 44.59" (1132.6 mm) | 1951 |
| Least in One Year | 16.94" (430.3 mm) | 2011 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 26.5" (67.3 cm) | January 18, 1996 |
| Max in One Month | 119.1" (302.4 cm) | December 1978 |
| Max in One Season | 354.1" (899.5 cm) | 1978-79 |
| Max in One Year | 355.6" (903.3 cm) | 1989 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | September 19, 1991 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | September 19, 1991 |
| Latest Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | May 28, 1966 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.4" (1.0 cm) | May 28, 1966 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1948 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1948 – February 5, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1948 – August 31, 2000 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at HANCOCK HOUGHTON CO AP (5 mi from Houghton, MI). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Houghton, MI?
The all-time record high in Houghton, MI is 102°F (39°C), set on July 7, 1988.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Houghton, MI?
The all-time record low in Houghton, MI is -29.9°F (-34°C), set on February 10, 1948 and February 9, 1951.
What is the most rain Houghton, MI has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Houghton, MI is 5.96 inches, on June 17, 2018.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Houghton, MI?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Houghton, MI is 26.5 inches, on January 18, 1996.
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