What is today's weather forecast for Houghton, MI?

Today's forecast for Houghton shows a high of 43 degrees and a low of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. A 50 percent chance of showers.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Houghton, MI?

The 7-day forecast for Houghton shows highs from 38 to 46 degrees and lows from 26 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Houghton, MI this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Houghton this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Houghton weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Houghton forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Houghton, MI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

39°F
Feels Like 39°F

Humidity 95% Dew Point 37°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.88 in.759 mm

Solar Rad 14 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 0.3 miles WSW of central Houghton
at 9:53 AM Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 20

50%

FriNov 21

SatNov 22

SunNov 23

MonNov 24

TueNov 25

50%

WedNov 26

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 38°F to 46°F. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 38°F with lows around 25°F.

This Date in Weather History

1979 - A blizzard struck Cheyenne, WY, producing a record 19.8 inches of snow in 24 hours, and a record total of 25.6 inches in forty hours. Strong winds created huge drifts stopping all transportation.

Houghton, MI 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Nov 21

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday Nov 22

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Sunday Nov 23

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Monday Nov 24

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Tuesday Nov 25

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

About Houghton, MI

Houghton (; HOH-tən) is the largest city in and the county seat of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, Houghton is the largest city in the Copper Country region. It is the fifth-largest city in the Upper Peninsula, with a population of 8,386 at the 2020 United States census. Houghton is the principal city of the Houghton micropolitan area, which includes all of Houghton and Keweenaw counties. Houghton lies upon the Keweenaw Waterway, a partly natural, partly artificial waterway connecting at both ends to Lake Superior. Across the waterway from Houghton lies the city of Hancock. The city of Houghton was named for Douglass Houghton, an American geologist and physician, primarily known for his exploration of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Houghton is home to Michigan Technological University, a public research university founded in 1885. Michigan Tech hosts a yearly Winter Carnival in February, drawing thousands of visitors from around the world. Michigan Tech's athletic teams are nicknamed the Huskies, and compete primarily in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The Michigan Tech Huskies men's ice hockey team competes in the NCAA Division I Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), and has won three national championships, in 1962, 1965, and 1975.

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