Houghton Weather in May

What's the weather like in Houghton (Michigan) in May 2025?

The climate in Houghton during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Houghton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Houghton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.2°C 63°F
Nightly temperature 4.4°C 39.9°F
Average temperature 10.8°C 51.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 2.7°C 36.9°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 14.8kph 9 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Houghton with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Houghton

Houghton average temperature in May

May rainfall

Houghton average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Houghton average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Houghton in May 2025.

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Houghton weather stats

Houghton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 24.9°C 76.8°F
Driest month: April 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -6.7°C 19.9°F
Wettest month: January 89mm 3.5ins
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