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Best Time至Visit Lake Michigan

最佳旅游时间 Lake Michigan: 七月, 八月 and 九月. 月份-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌧️ 18°C now🕔 6:35 AM local📅 Best: 七月, 八月 and 九月

最佳旅游时间 Lake Michigan

Go in 七月, 八月 and 九月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 一月, 三月 and 十二月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

一月★★☆☆☆
二月★★☆☆☆
三月★★☆☆☆
四月★★★☆☆
五月★★★☆☆
六月★★★★
七月★★★★
八月★★★★
九月★★★★
十月★★★★
十一月★★★☆☆
十二月★★☆☆☆

气候 in Lake Michigan month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月-2°-6°65 mm★★☆☆☆
二月-4°34 mm★★☆☆☆
三月-1°96 mm★★☆☆☆
四月91 mm★★★☆☆
五月101 mm★★★☆☆
六月14°11°93 mm★★★★
七月20°17°60 mm★★★★
八月21°18°43 mm★★★★
九月19°16°34 mm★★★★
十月14°11°79 mm★★★★
十一月71 mm★★★☆☆
十二月-2°62 mm★★☆☆☆

气候 type: Subarctic. 来源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Lake Michigan compares,天气为nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Michigan.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Milwaukee129 km10°C+3°C warmer873 mm
Wisconsin219 km10°C+2°C warmer838 mm
O'Hare International Airport237 km11°C+4°C warmer1042 mm
Wicker Park239 km11°C+4°C warmer984 mm
ZIP Code 60601240 km11°C+4°C warmer1023 mm

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 81 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 一月, 三月 and 十二月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

摘要

Lake Michigan is a lake in Illinois. Lake Michigan is a lake known as the only Great Lake entirely in the US.

目前气温为18°C (64°F) in Lake Michigan,天气为雨. 体感温度为13°C. 今天气温在17°C至19°C. 降水概率为99%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - 一般 — 根据天气安排.

最佳旅游时间是Lake Michigan is 七月, 八月 and 九月. 气候为subarctic. 一月, 三月 and 十二月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 八月 is the warmest month,天气为average highs near 21°C, while 一月 is the coldest,天气为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.

简单来说。 Today is about average for 九月. The forecast high of 19°C is in line,天气为the 19°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 6 PM至9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 7.3/10. 阵风至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.

天气:Lake Michigan现在

🌧️
18°C
雨 · feels like 13°C
湿度92%
46 km/h SSW
阵风68 km/h
UV指数0 · 低
云量100%
气压994 hPa
能见度Excellent · 25 km
空气质量38 · Good
日出7:27 AM
日落7:58 PM
月亮🌒 Waxing crescent · 13%

Open-Meteo Updated 6:35 AM, 九月 15 local time.

⚠️周二, 九月 15: damaging gusts至81 km/h.
⚠️周四, 九月 24: heavy rain, 34 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️周四, 九月 24: damaging gusts至78 km/h.

Weekend outlook

周六urday, 九月 19

🌧️ 18° / 16°

阵雨 · 81% rain · wind 44 km/h

周日day, 九月 20

🌧️ 17° / 15°

阵雨 · 43% rain · wind 45 km/h

可做的活动 in Lake Michigan

景点, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Michigan.

Quick facts about Lake Michigan

类型Lake
StateIllinois
国家美国
大洲北美洲
坐标44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87)
Maximum depth281 m
Known forthe only Great Lake entirely in the US
当地时间6:35 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best months七月, 八月 and 九月
气候Subarctic

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 北美洲.

What is the weather like in Lake Michigan现在?

It is currently 18°C (64°F),天气为雨. 湿度 is 92% and wind is 46 km/h.

When is the best time至visit Lake Michigan?

七月, 八月 and 九月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Michigan, which has a subarctic climate. 一月, 三月 and 十二月 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 6:35 AM.

What is the nearest airport至Lake Michigan?

The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 237 km away.

What are the top things至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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
预报 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空气质量 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
气候 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National 天气 Service.
MethodScores, 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 九月 15, 2026 at 6:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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