Climate Insights for East Tawas

The climate in East Tawas is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 820mm of precipitation falls per year. East Tawas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. East Tawas is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 95cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in East Tawas vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 21°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

East Tawas is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 820mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 89mm of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 47mm. That's 41mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 95cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

East Tawas is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 26km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in East Tawas, which began on March 20, 2026. East Tawas is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The best time to visit East Tawas is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 76mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for East Tawas 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.