Lake Michigan Clima and Average Meteo
Clima of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febbraio | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aprile | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mag | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| giugno | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| luglio | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 21° | 18° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| settembre | 19° | 16° | 32 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ottobre | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dicembre | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Subarctic. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares con 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 |
Periodo migliore per visitare Lake Michigan
Go in luglio, agosto and settembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: gennaio, marzo and dicembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is about average for ottobre. The forecast high of 14°C is in line con the 14°C typical for this month.
Pioggia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Visibilità is down a 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in giugno a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Normal seasonal clothing – nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid gennaio, marzo and dicembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
Attualmente ci sono 12°C (54°F) in Lake Michigan con sereno. La temperatura percepita è di 12°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da 12°C a 14°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 0%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 6.9/10 – discrete — pianifica in base al meteo.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Lake Michigan is luglio, agosto and settembre. Il clima è subarctic. gennaio, marzo and dicembre tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. agosto è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a 21°C, mentre gennaio è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a -6°C.
L'aeroporto principale più vicino è O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 237 km away. Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
In parole semplici. Today is about average for ottobre. The forecast high of 14°C is in line con the 14°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 9.8/10. Visibilità is down a 0,3 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lake Michigan
| Tipo | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Paese | Stati Uniti |
| Continente | America del Nord |
| Coordinate | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Ora locale | 3:45 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Mesi migliori | luglio, agosto and settembre |
| Clima | Subarctic |
Meteo map for Lake Michigan
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Explore 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 America del Nord.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan ora?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) con sereno. Umidità is 93% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Lake Michigan?
luglio, agosto and settembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. gennaio, marzo and dicembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Michigan in?
Lake Michigan observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The ora locale is 3:45 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Meteo 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 ottobre 23, 2026 at 3:45 AM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
