Lake Michigan Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 21° | 18° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 19° | 16° | 32 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares med 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 tid å besøke Lake Michigan
Go in juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, mars and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 18°C is in line med the 19°C typical for this month.
A 69% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindkast til 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 59 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, mars and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
Akkurat nå er det 17°C (62°F) in Lake Michigan med overskyet. Det føles som 13°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 16°C til 18°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 69%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Lake Michigan is juli, august and september. Klimaet er subarctic. januar, mars and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. august is the warmest month med average highs near 21°C, while januar is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 18°C is in line med the 19°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 6 PM til 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 7.7/10. Vindkast til 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Lake Michigan
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Lokal tid | 8:04 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | juli, august and september |
| Klima | 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 Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan akkurat nå?
It is currently 17°C (62°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 94% and wind is 38 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Lake Michigan?
juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. januar, mars and desember 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 8:04 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vær 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 september 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
