Climate Insights for Alpena

The climate in Alpena is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 2,483 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alpena receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alpena sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Alpena is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 97.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Alpena receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alpena sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Alpena has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alpena sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 70°F. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 62°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Alpena is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,483 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 207 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 284 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 136 mm. That's 147 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Alpena is a very wet location, receiving approximately 97.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 11.2 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5.4 in. That's 5.8 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Alpena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Alpena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alpena based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alpena based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.