Lake Michigan Podnebje and Average Vreme
Podnebje of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Podnebje in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marec | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junij | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julij | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| avgust | 21° | 18° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 19° | 16° | 34 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Podnebje type: Subarctic. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares z 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 | 873 mm |
| Wisconsin | 219 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 838 mm |
| O'Hare International Airport | 237 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1042 mm |
| Wicker Park | 239 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 984 mm |
| ZIP Code 60601 | 240 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1023 mm |
Najboljši čas za obisk Lake Michigan
Go in julij, avgust and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, marec and december - 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 19°C is in line z the 19°C typical for this month.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Sunki do 81 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 junij do avgust.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 23°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 81 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, marec and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
Trenutno je 18°C (64°F) in Lake Michigan z jasno. Občutek je 16°C. Danes so temperature od 18°C do 19°C. Verjetnost padavin je 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - primerno — načrtujte glede na vreme.
Najboljši čas za obisk Lake Michigan is julij, avgust and september. Podnebje je subarctic. januar, marec and december tend do be the least comfortable months. avgust is the warmest month z average highs near 21°C, while januar is the coldest z 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.
Preprosto povedano. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 19°C is in line z the 19°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 1 PM do 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 7.8/10. Sunki do 81 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
| Vrsta | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Država | Združene države Amerike |
| Celina | Severna Amerika |
| Koordinate | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Lokalni čas | 10:53 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | julij, avgust and september |
| Podnebje | Subarctic |
Vreme 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 Severna Amerika.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan zdaj?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) z jasno. Vlažnost is 76% and wind is 20 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Lake Michigan?
julij, avgust and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. januar, marec 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 local time is 10:53 PM.
What is the nearest airport do Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vreme 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 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
