Thanksgiving Climatology - Houghton Lake

Here is a look at some Thanksgiving weather statistics for Houghton Lake, with data going back to 1919. As can be seen in the data below, there has been a wide spectrum of temperatures and precipitation on Thanksgiving in Houghton Lake, but highs have generally been in the 30s and lows in the 20s. It is also fairly common for Houghton Lake to see some rain and/or measurable snow on Thanksgiving.

Houghton Lake Thanksgiving Climate Extremes (1919-2022):
Warmest High Temperature: 60 degrees (2012)
Coldest High Temperature: 17 degrees (1930)
Coldest Low Temperature: -2 degrees (1989)
Warmest Low Temperature: 45 degrees (1966)
Most Precipitation: 0.79 inches (1981)
Most Snowfall: 11.9 inches (2005)
Greatest Snow Depth: 7 inches (2008, 2005)

Houghton Lake Thanksgiving Climate Averages (1919-2022):
Average High Temperature: 38 degrees
Average Low Temperature: 24 degrees
Average Precipitation: 0.09 inches
Average Snowfall: 0.5 inches
Average Snow Depth: 1 inch

Below are graphs showing the frequency distribution of Thanksgiving Day high/low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall for Houghton Lake. Click here for a full listing of Houghton Lake's Thanksgiving climate records.