Lake Michigan Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 21° | 18° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 19° | 16° | 32 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Subarctic. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd Lake Michigan
Go in juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, maart and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is 2°C above the 14°C typical for this month.
Regen 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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Normal seasonal clothing – nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, maart and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
Op dit moment is het 14°C (57°F) in Lake Michigan met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 7°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 11°C en 16°C. De kans op neerslag is 1%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.4/10 – goede omstandigheden.
De beste tijd om Lake Michigan is juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is subarctic. januari, maart and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. augustus is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 21°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -6°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 237 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Indiana Dunes National Park, Starved Rock State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is 2°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 10/10. 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
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Lokale tijd | 7:14 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Beste maanden | juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | 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 Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan nu?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 61% and wind is 39 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Lake Michigan?
juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. januari, maart and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Michigan in?
Lake Michigan observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The lokale tijd is 7:14 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weer 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
