Lake Michigan المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| مارس | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أبريل | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يونيو | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يوليو | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أغسطس | 21° | 18° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| سبتمبر | 19° | 16° | 32 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أكتوبر | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
المناخ type: Subarctic. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Michigan.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 129 km | 10°C | +3°C warmer | 901 mm |
| Wisconsin | 219 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 888 mm |
| O'Hare International Airport | 237 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1069 mm |
| Wicker Park | 239 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 996 mm |
| ZIP Code 60601 | 240 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1034 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Lake Michigan
Go in يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, مارس and ديسمبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is slightly warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 18°C is 3.7°C above the 14°C typical for this month.
A 95% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 14 mm is forecast, which is enough و soak trails and slow traffic.
الرؤية is down و 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in يونيو و أغسطس.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, مارس and ديسمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
درجة الحرارة الآن 18°C (64°F) in Lake Michigan مع غائم. المحسوسة 16°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 16°C و 18°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 95%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.1/10 - حدّي.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Lake Michigan is يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. المناخ subarctic. يناير, مارس and ديسمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. أغسطس is the warmest month مع average highs near 21°C, while يناير is the coldest مع lows near -6°C.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 237 km away. Nearby highlights include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
باختصار. Today is slightly warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 18°C is 3.7°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 6 PM و 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 8.2/10. الرؤية is down و 0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lake Michigan
| النوع | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| الدولة | الولايات المتحدة |
| القارة | أمريكا الشمالية |
| الإحداثيات | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| التوقيت المحلي | 3:41 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر |
| المناخ | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Michigan?
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Its coordinates are 44, -87. It lies in أمريكا الشمالية.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan الآن?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 96% and wind is 30 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Lake Michigan?
يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. يناير, مارس and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Michigan in?
Lake Michigan observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:41 AM.
What is the nearest airport و Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things و do in Lake Michigan?
Popular options include Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National الطقس Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 1, 2026 at 3:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
