Lake Michigan Клімат and Average Погода
Клімат of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Клімат in Lake Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Місяць | Avg high | Avg low | Дощfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| січень | -2° | -6° | 65 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| лютий | 0° | -4° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| березень | 3° | -1° | 96 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| квітень | 5° | 2° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| тра | 8° | 5° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| червень | 14° | 11° | 93 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| липень | 20° | 17° | 60 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| серпень | 20° | 18° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| вересень | 19° | 16° | 34 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| жовтень | 14° | 11° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| листопад | 7° | 4° | 71 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| грудень | 2° | -2° | 62 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Клімат type: Subarctic. Джерело: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Lake Michigan
Високийest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Lake Michigan compares з 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 | 879 mm |
| Wisconsin | 219 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 846 mm |
| O'Hare International Airport | 237 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1027 mm |
| Wicker Park | 239 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 970 mm |
| ZIP Code 60601 | 240 km | 11°C | +4°C warmer | 1009 mm |
Найкращий час для відвідування Lake Michigan
Go in липень, серпень and вересень. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: січень, березень and грудень - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Lake Michigan
Today is about average for серпень. The forecast high of 21°C is in line з the 20°C typical for this month.
Дощ 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 червень до серпень.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 23°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid січень, березень and грудень - historically the least comfortable months here.
Підсумок
Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.
Зараз 21°C (69°F) in Lake Michigan з Ясно. Відчувається як 18°C. Сьогодні температура від 19°C до 21°C. Ймовірність опадів становить 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - Чудово — вирушайте зараз.
Найкращий час для відвідування Lake Michigan is липень, серпень and вересень. Клімат — subarctic. січень, березень and грудень tend до be the least comfortable months. серпень is the warmest month з average highs near 20°C, while січень is the coldest з 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.
Простіше кажучи. Today is about average for серпень. The forecast high of 21°C is in line з the 20°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 2 PM до 5 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
| Тип | Lake |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Країна | Сполучені Штати |
| Континент | Північна Америка |
| Координати | 44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87) |
| Maximum depth | 281 m |
| Known for | the only Great Lake entirely in the US |
| Місцевий час | 9:14 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | липень, серпень and вересень |
| Клімат | 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 Північна Америка.
What is the weather like in Lake Michigan зараз?
It is currently 21°C (69°F) з Ясно. Вологість is 75% and wind is 31 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Lake Michigan?
липень, серпень and вересень offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. січень, березень and грудень 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 9:14 PM.
What is the nearest airport до Lake Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.
What are the top things до 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. |
|---|---|
| Прогноз and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Якість повітря and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Клімат averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Погода 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 серпень 25, 2026 at 9:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
