Michigan · precipitation record 1916–2026
Alpena, MI
THIS YEAR · 2026
WETTEST THIS YEAR ON RECORD
22.68in
1st wettest of 110 years · normal 14.45"
Accumulation
TODAY
0.0in
no rain yet of 109 yrs
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MONTH TO DATE
0.84in
50th wettest of 110 yrs
122% of normal
122% of normal
LAST 90 DAYS
12.12in
8th wettest of 110 yrs
153% of normal
153% of normal
YEAR TO DATE
22.68in
1st wettest of 110 yrs
157% of normal
157% of normal
Extremes & Streaks
Biggest Day on Record
5.14in
on Sep 3, 1937 · in 111 years
Dry Streak
6days
current run under 0.01" · longest ever 30 days (to Oct 28, 1947)
Wet Streak
0days
consecutive days with rain · longest ever 13 days
Year to Date vs Normal
157%
22.68" of a normal 14.45" · wettest 22.68" (2026) · driest 6.59" (1958)
This Year's Rainfall
Alpena's cumulative rainfall so far this year against its own record — the normal accumulation, and the wettest & driest years to date. The bright line is the running total; where it rides the band tells the story at a glance.
Sun & Location
Sun & Daylight Today
| Sunrise | 3:57 AM |
| Sunset | 7:22 PM |
| Solar noon | 11:39 AM |
| Daylight | 15h 25m |
Local standard time (no DST), level horizon.
Location
Nearby Stations
Houghton Lake, MI73 mi SWSault Ste Marie, MI104 mi NWSaginaw, MI109 mi SFlint, MI145 mi SLansing, MI166 mi SWGrand Rapids, MI179 mi SW
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