Michigan Weather Forecast
Michigan weather: 65°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Michigan is a state in United States. Michigan is a US state with its capital at Lansing. It has a population of about 10 million. The capital is Lansing.
Right now it is 65°F (18°C) in Michigan with clear. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 62°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 28%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Michigan is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 16°F.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 179 mi away. Nearby highlights include Isle Royale National Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Michigan today at 9.1/10. 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.
Active alerts for Michigan
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Michigan right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:40 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Michigan
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 62° | 28% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 55° | 6% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 50° | 0% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 52° | 3% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 89° / 61° | 36% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 63° | 36% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 57° | 7% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 53° | 6% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 58° | 17% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 67° | 20% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 65° | 15% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 57° | 13% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 54° | 24% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 54° | 19% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 56° | 10% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 16% | -- | — |
Climate in Michigan month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 16° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 21° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 31° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 40° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 49° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 60° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 83° | 64° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 61° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 57° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 46° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 48° | 35° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 37° | 26° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Michigan
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Air quality and pollen in Michigan
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Michigan
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Michigan
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Michigan
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Michigan
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in Michigan
1 counties mapped in this atlas
Explore Michigan
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Michigan?
Michigan is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 42.7325, -84.5555. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Michigan right now?
It is currently 65°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 93% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Michigan?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Michigan, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Michigan in?
Michigan observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:40 PM.
How many people live in Michigan?
Michigan has a population of approximately 10 million.
What is the nearest airport to Michigan?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 179 mi away and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 257 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Michigan?
Popular options include Isle Royale National Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Indiana Dunes National Park, Lake Michigan, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Starved Rock State Park.
What places are in Michigan?
Michigan covers 4 places in this atlas, including Isle Royale National Park, Detroit, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Wayne County.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 August 22, 2026 at 7:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
