Lake Michigan İklim and Average Hava durumu
İklim of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
İklim in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Ay | Avg high | Avg low | Yağmurfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocak | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Şubat | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Mart | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Nisan | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Haziran | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Temmuz | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Ağustos | 21° | 18° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Eylül | 19° | 16° | 34 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Ekim | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Kasım | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Aralık | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
İklim type: Subarctic. Kaynak: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Yüksekest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares ve 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 |
Ziyaret için en iyi zaman Lake Michigan
Go in Temmuz, Ağustos and Eylül. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ocak, Mart and Aralık - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is about average for Eylül. The forecast high of 19°C is in line ve the 19°C typical for this month.
A 96% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 19 mm is forecast, which is enough ile soak trails and slow traffic.
Rüzgâr hamleleri ile 91 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 Haziran ile Ağustos.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 23°C.
What ile pack, what ile skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 91 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Ocak, Mart and Aralık - historically the least comfortable months here.
Özet
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
Şu anda sıcaklık 18°C (64°F) in Lake Michigan ve yağmur. Hissedilen sıcaklık 13°C. Bugün sıcaklık 18°C ile 19°C. Yağış olasılığı 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - orta — hava durumuna göre planlayın.
Ziyaret için en iyi zaman Lake Michigan is Temmuz, Ağustos and Eylül. İklim subarctic. Ocak, Mart and Aralık tend ile be the least comfortable months. Ağustos is the warmest month ve average highs near 21°C, while Ocak is the coldest ve 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.
Kısaca. Today is about average for Eylül. The forecast high of 19°C is in line ve the 19°C typical for this month. The best window ile be outside is roughly 6 PM ile 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 7.4/10. Rüzgâr hamleleri ile 91 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
| Tür | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Ülke | Amerika Birleşik Devletleri |
| Kıta | Kuzey Amerika |
| Koordinatlar | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Yerel saat | 4:27 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | Temmuz, Ağustos and Eylül |
| İklim | Subarctic |
Hava durumu map for 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 Kuzey Amerika.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan şu anda?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) ve yağmur. Nem is 82% and wind is 43 km/h.
When is the best time ile visit Lake Michigan?
Temmuz, Ağustos and Eylül offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. Ocak, Mart and Aralık 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 4:27 AM.
What is the nearest airport ile Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things ile 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. |
|---|---|
| Tahmin and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Hava kalitesi and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| İklim averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Hava durumu 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 Eylül 15, 2026 at 4:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
