🇺🇸 Ann Arbor vs 🇵🇪 Lima

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Ann Arbor

overcast clouds

42°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 34°F

H 44°F / L 40°F

Humidity: 59%

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Lima

few clouds

76°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 76°F

H 76°F / L 76°F

Humidity: 73%

Climate Overview

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Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan and has a full humid continental climate west of Detroit. Less lake-influenced than Grand Rapids, the city sees more extreme temperature swings. The Huron River provides some cooling through the city while Michigan Stadium (largest in the US) creates its own weather microclimate during games.

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Lima

Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain

Best monthsDecember, January, February, March
AvoidJune, July, August (grey and gloomy)
Annual rainLess than 0.5 inches (12 mm) — one of the driest capitals on Earth

Lima has the world's most paradoxical coastal desert climate. Despite being a tropical latitude, it rarely gets rain due to the cold Humboldt Current offshore. Summers (December–April) are sunny and warm; winters (June–October) are blanketed in garúa — a thick grey mist with drizzle that rarely lifts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Ann Arbor🇵🇪 Lima
Summer

70–79°F

December–April

Winter

57–66°F

June–October

Ann Arbor vs Lima: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ann Arbor or Lima have better weather?

Ann Arbor and Lima have very different climates. Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan and has a full humid continental climate west of Det Lima: Desert — unique foggy grey winters, warm sunny summers, almost no rain. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Ann Arbor vs Lima?

Best time for Ann Arbor: spring and fall. Best time for Lima: December, January, February, March.

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