Counties with the coldest winters in Michigan
#24. Alpena County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 30.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.6 degrees
#24. Roscommon County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 30.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.2 degrees
#20. Alcona County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 29.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.3 degrees
#20. Emmet County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 29.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.9 degrees
#20. Montmorency County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 29.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.4 degrees
#20. Presque Isle County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 29.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 19.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.8 degrees
#19. Oscoda County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 29.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.2 degrees
#18. Crawford County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 29.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.3 degrees
#17. Cheboygan County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 29.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 18.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
#16. Otsego County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 29.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.7 degrees
#15. Menominee County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 27.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
#14. Delta County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 27.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +9.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +9.3 degrees
#13. Mackinac County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 27.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +9.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +9.6 degrees
#11. Houghton County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.5 degrees
#11. Keweenaw County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 15.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 15.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.8 degrees
#7. Alger County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +9.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +9.2 degrees
#7. Chippewa County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +10.1 degrees
#7. Ontonagon County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.6 degrees
#7. Schoolcraft County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +8.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 17.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +8.7 degrees
#6. Dickinson County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.8 degrees
#5. Luce County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +9.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +9.1 degrees
#4. Marquette County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11 degrees
#3. Baraga County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12 degrees
#2. Gogebic County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 24.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.5 degrees
#1. Iron County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 24.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.5 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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