Lake Michigan Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάι | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 21° | 18° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 19° | 16° | 32 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Οκτώβριος | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Subarctic. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares με 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 |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Lake Michigan
Go in Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιανουάριος, Μάρτιος and Δεκέμβριος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is slightly warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 17°C is 3.4°C above the 14°C typical for this month.
Βροχή 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 Ιούνιος έως Αύγουστος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Ιανουάριος, Μάρτιος and Δεκέμβριος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 16°C (60°F) in Lake Michigan με Αίθριος. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 10°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 13°C έως 17°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - Εξαιρετικές συνθήκες — φύγετε τώρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Lake Michigan is Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι subarctic. Ιανουάριος, Μάρτιος and Δεκέμβριος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Αύγουστος is the warmest month με average highs near 21°C, while Ιανουάριος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is slightly warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 17°C is 3.4°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 6 PM έως 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 9.4/10. 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
| Τύπος | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Χώρα | Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες |
| Ήπειρος | Βόρεια Αμερική |
| Συντεταγμένες | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Τοπική ώρα | 4:15 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | Subarctic |
Καιρός map for Lake Michigan
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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 Βόρεια Αμερική.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan τώρα?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) με Αίθριος. Υγρασία is 52% and wind is 36 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Lake Michigan?
Ιούλιος, Αύγουστος and Σεπτέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. Ιανουάριος, Μάρτιος and Δεκέμβριος 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 4:15 AM.
What is the nearest airport έως Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Καιρός 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 Οκτώβριος 2, 2026 at 4:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
