Lake Michigan Климат and Average Време
Климат of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Месец | Avg high | Avg low | Дъждfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| януари | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| февруари | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| март | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| април | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| май | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| юни | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| юли | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| август | 20° | 18° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| септември | 19° | 16° | 34 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| октомври | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ноември | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| декември | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Климат type: Subarctic. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Високоest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares с 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 | 879 mm |
| Wisconsin | 219 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 846 mm |
| O'Hare International Airport | 237 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1027 mm |
| Wicker Park | 239 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 970 mm |
| ZIP Code 60601 | 240 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1009 mm |
Най-добро време за посещение Lake Michigan
Go in юли, август and септември. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: януари, март and декември - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is about average for август. The forecast high of 20°C is in line с the 20°C typical for this month.
Дъжд is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in юни до август.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 23°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid януари, март and декември - historically the least comfortable months here.
Обобщение
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
В момента е 18°C (65°F) in Lake Michigan с Ясно небе. Усеща се като 15°C. Днес температурите са от 17°C до 20°C. Вероятността за валежи е 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - Отлично — тръгнете сега.
Най-доброто време за посещение на Lake Michigan is юли, август and септември. Климатът е subarctic. януари, март and декември tend до be the least comfortable months. август is the warmest month с average highs near 20°C, while януари is the coldest с 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.
Накратко. Today is about average for август. The forecast high of 20°C is in line с the 20°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 6 PM до 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lake Michigan
| Тип | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Държава | Съединени щати |
| Континент | Северна Америка |
| Координати | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Местно време | 8:43 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | юли, август and септември |
| Климат | 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 Северна Америка.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan в момента?
It is currently 18°C (65°F) с Ясно небе. Влажност is 61% and wind is 24 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Lake Michigan?
юли, август and септември offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. януари, март and декември 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 8:43 PM.
What is the nearest airport до Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things до 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. |
|---|---|
| Прогноза and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Качество на въздуха and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Климат averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Време 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 август 23, 2026 at 8:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
