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Niles, Michigan

A view of downtown Niles

Living through the seasons

Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Good

2.9 / 5

Average Summer High
79°F

Mild · 79°F

Days Above 90°F
0 days/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
25°F / -4°C

Fair

Days Below Freezing
110 days/year

Fair

Winter Feel
Moderate

1.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
78%
Comfortable Months
5 months

Fair

Solar Exposure
1393 peak sun hrs/yr

Good

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Moderate

Good

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
5.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 5.8 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Toughest Months
Feb, Jan, Mar
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Medium (0.4-0.6)
Weather Volatility
Strong

3.8 / 5

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

  • NASA POWER

    Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk

  • Open-Meteo Air Quality + Humidity Heuristic

    Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution, Weather Volatility

    Checked 2026-07-10

  • World Resources Institute (WRI)

    Used for Drought Risk

    Checked 2026-07-13

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