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Lake Michigan 気候 and Average 天気

気候 of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌙 12°C now🕔 11:38 PM local📅 Best: 7月, 8月 and 9月

気候 in Lake Michigan month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
1月-2°-6°65 mm★★☆☆☆
2月0°-4°34 mm★★☆☆☆
3月3°-1°96 mm★★☆☆☆
4月5°2°91 mm★★★☆☆
5月8°5°101 mm★★★☆☆
6月14°11°93 mm★★★★☆
7月20°17°60 mm★★★★☆
8月21°18°56 mm★★★★☆
9月19°16°32 mm★★★★★
10月14°11°79 mm★★★★☆
11月7°4°71 mm★★★☆☆
12月2°-2°62 mm★★☆☆☆

気候 type: Subarctic. 出典: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Lake Michigan

高いest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day25°C9月 1, 2026
Coldest night-26°C1月 23, 2026
Wettest day45 mm6月 22, 2024

How Lake Michigan compares、nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Michigan.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Milwaukee129 km10°C+3°C warmer901 mm
Wisconsin219 km10°C+2°C warmer888 mm
O'Hare International Airport237 km11°C+4°C warmer1069 mm
Wicker Park239 km11°C+4°C warmer996 mm
ZIP Code 60601240 km11°C+4°C warmer1034 mm

訪問に最適な時期 Lake Michigan

Go in 7月, 8月 and 9月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 1月, 3月 and 12月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

1月★★☆☆☆
2月★★☆☆☆
3月★★☆☆☆
4月★★★☆☆
5月★★★☆☆
6月★★★★☆
7月★★★★☆
8月★★★★☆
9月★★★★★
10月★★★★☆
11月★★★☆☆
12月★★☆☆☆

What this means for Lake Michigan

Compared、normal

Today is about average for 10月. The forecast high of 14°C is in line、the 14°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

雨 is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

旅行 and driving

視程 is downから0,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 6月から8月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.

Whatからpack, whatからskip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 1月, 3月 and 12月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

概要

Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.

現在の気温は12°C (54°F) in Lake Michigan、晴れ. 体感温度は12°C. 今日の気温は12°Cから14°C. 降水確率は0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - 普通 — 天候に合わせて計画してください.

訪問に最適な時期はLake Michigan is 7月, 8月 and 9月. 気候はsubarctic. 1月, 3月 and 12月 tendからbe the least comfortable months. 8月 is the warmest month、average highs near 21°C, while 1月 is the coldest、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.

簡単に言うと。 Today is about average for 10月. The forecast high of 14°C is in line、the 14°C typical for this month. The best windowからbe outside is roughly 6 PMから9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 9.8/10. 視程 is downから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

種類Lake
StateIllinois
国アメリカ合衆国
大陸北アメリカ
座標44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87)
Maximum depth281 m
Known forthe only Great Lake entirely in the US
現地時刻11:38 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best months7月, 8月 and 9月
気候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 北アメリカ.

What is the weather like in Lake Michigan現在?

It is currently 12°C (54°F)、晴れ. 湿度 is 93% and wind is 7 km/h.

When is the best timeからvisit Lake Michigan?

7月, 8月 and 9月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. 1月, 3月 and 12月 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 11:38 PM.

What is the nearest airportからLake Michigan?

The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.

What are the top thingsから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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
予報 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
大気質 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
気候 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National 天気 Service.
MethodScores, 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 10月 22, 2026 at 11:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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