Michigan Weather Forecast
Michigan weather: 45°F, clear sky. 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 45°F (7°C) in Michigan with clear sky. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 44°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
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 cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 63°F is 12.6°F below the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Michigan today at 9.5/10. 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.
Weather in Michigan right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:07 AM, Sep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 44° | 0% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 52° | 3% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 50° | 0% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 51° | 0% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 49° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 49° | 2% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 51° | 3% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 55° | 11% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 62° | 22% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 53° | 19% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 57° | 13% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light rain | 73° / 64° | 29% · 0,6 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Rain | 63° / 48° | 19% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 44° | 20% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 43° | 13% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 43° | 16% | 11 mph | 2 |
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 | 80° | 62° | 3,0 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
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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 45°F (7°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 85% and wind is 8 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 11:07 AM.
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 September 22, 2026 at 11:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
