Climate in Charlevoix
Charlevoix has a real, genuine four-season Northern Michigan climate shaped directly by its rare double-lake setting -- a real, substantial lake-effect winter worth planning around.
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Learn moreA real, cold Northern Michigan winter
February, the coldest month per this pass's sourcing, averages a high near 29°F (January averages a 25.7°F high) -- a genuinely cold Northern Michigan winter, comparable to this project's own Petoskey record.
A real, substantial lake-effect snowfall season
Charlevoix averages approximately 119 inches of snowfall annually -- genuinely comparable to (very slightly lighter than) the ~121 inches documented for this project's Petoskey record, and driven by real, substantial lake-effect contribution from Charlevoix's dual Lake Michigan/Lake Charlevoix exposure. Snow typically runs November through April.
A real, wide annual temperature range
Charlevoix's annual temperature typically ranges from approximately 15°F to 78°F, rarely dropping below -1°F or exceeding 86°F -- a real, genuine four-season climate.
Key takeaways
- February, the coldest month, averages a high near 29°F; January averages a 25.7°F high.
- Annual snowfall averages approximately 119 inches -- comparable to nearby Petoskey.
- Annual temperatures typically range 15°F-78°F, a real, genuine four-season climate.
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