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Spalding, Michigan
U.S. Post Office in Spalding
U.S. Post Office in Spalding
Spalding, Michigan is located in Michigan
Spalding, Michigan
Spalding, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Country United States
State Michigan
County Menominee
Township Spalding
Elevation
850 ft (260 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code(s)
49886
Area code(s) 906
GNIS feature ID 638462

Spalding is a small community located in Menominee County, Michigan, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Spalding is found within Spalding Township. You can reach it by traveling along two major roads, U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 41. It's about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) northeast of a place called Powers. The community also has its own post office with the ZIP code 49886.

History of Spalding

How Spalding Got Its Name

The community of Spalding has been around for a long time! Its post office first opened its doors in 1874. The area was named after a man from Chicago named Jesse Spalding. He was an important person who helped the community grow.

Understanding Spalding's Climate

Weather Patterns in Spalding

Spalding experiences a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means the area has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and they can often feel quite humid. Winters, on the other hand, are cold, and sometimes they can be very cold with lots of snow.

Köppen Climate Classification

Scientists use something called the Köppen Climate Classification system to describe climates around the world. For Spalding, this system labels its climate as "Dfb." This code helps experts quickly understand the general weather conditions you can expect in this region.

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