Lake Michigan Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| helmikuu | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maaliskuu | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| huhtikuu | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| tou | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| kesäkuu | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| heinäkuu | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| elokuu | 21° | 18° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| syyskuu | 19° | 16° | 32 mm | ★★★★★ |
| lokakuu | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marraskuu | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| joulukuu | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Subarctic. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares ja 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 |
Paras aika vierailla Lake Michigan
Go in heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: tammikuu, maaliskuu and joulukuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is about average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 14°C is in line ja the 14°C typical for this month.
Sade 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 kesäkuu ja elokuu.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What ja pack, what ja skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid tammikuu, maaliskuu and joulukuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 13°C (56°F) in Lake Michigan ja pilvistä. Tuntuu kuin 9°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 10°C ja 14°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - erinomainen — lähde nyt.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Lake Michigan is heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu. Ilmasto on subarctic. tammikuu, maaliskuu and joulukuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. elokuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 21°C, while tammikuu is the coldest ja 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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is about average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 14°C is in line ja the 14°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 1 PM ja 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 8.9/10. 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
| Tyyppi | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Maa | Yhdysvallat |
| Maanosa | Pohjois-Amerikka |
| Koordinaatit | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Paikallinen aika | 11:11 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu |
| Ilmasto | 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 Pohjois-Amerikka.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan nyt?
It is currently 13°C (56°F) ja pilvistä. Kosteus is 79% and wind is 27 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Lake Michigan?
heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. tammikuu, maaliskuu and joulukuu 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 11:11 PM.
What is the nearest airport ja Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Sää 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 lokakuu 27, 2026 at 11:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
