South Range, Michigan

Mountain Michigan township in Upper Peninsula mining region

South Range is a small Upper Peninsula community near Houghton and the Keweenaw mining district. Travelers stop for regional mining history, trail access and nearby Lake Superior shoreline.

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South Range, Michigan
South Range, Upper Peninsula, Michigan, USA
47.0480, -88.6879
Open 24 hours
Free (region)

Best Time to Visit South Range, Michigan #

For outdoor activities and reliable access, visit in summer or early autumn when trails and roads are most accessible.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Warmest and driest time-best for hiking, outdoor activities and enjoying the Upper Peninsula landscape.
Autumn (fall colors)
Sep-Nov · 0-15°C
Cooler temperatures and colorful foliage make it an attractive time for scenic drives and hikes; weather can become crisp and changeable.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -10-0°C
Cold and snowy-appeals to winter-sport enthusiasts but can limit access to some outdoor sites.

Weather & Climate near South Range, Michigan #

Climate

South Range, Michigan's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (852 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° -6°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-15° -4°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-10°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -4°

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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