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Lake Michigan 氣候 and Average 天氣

氣候 of Lake Michigan: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌙 14°C now🕔 1:32 AM local📅 Best: 七月, 八月 and 九月

氣候 in Lake Michigan month by month

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

一二三四五六七八九十十十Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月-2°-6°65 mm★★☆☆☆
二月0°-4°34 mm★★☆☆☆
三月3°-1°96 mm★★☆☆☆
四月5°2°91 mm★★★☆☆
五月8°5°101 mm★★★☆☆
六月14°11°93 mm★★★★☆
七月20°17°60 mm★★★★☆
八月21°18°56 mm★★★★☆
九月19°16°32 mm★★★★★
十月14°11°79 mm★★★★☆
十一月7°4°71 mm★★★☆☆
十二月2°-2°62 mm★★☆☆☆

氣候 type: Subarctic. 來源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Lake Michigan

高est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day25°C九月 1, 2026
Coldest night-26°C一月 23, 2026
Wettest day45 mm六月 22, 2024

How Lake Michigan compares,天氣為nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Lake Michigan.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Milwaukee129 km10°C+3°C warmer901 mm
Wisconsin219 km10°C+2°C warmer888 mm
O'Hare International Airport237 km11°C+4°C warmer1069 mm
Wicker Park239 km11°C+4°C warmer996 mm
ZIP Code 60601240 km11°C+4°C warmer1034 mm

最佳旅遊時間 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★★☆☆☆

What this means for Lake Michigan

Compared,天氣為normal

Today is about average for 十月. The forecast high of 14°C is in line,天氣為the 14°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

雨 is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

旅遊 and driving

能見度 is down至0,8 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 六月至八月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
Worth avoiding
  • 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.

目前氣溫為14°C (57°F) in Lake Michigan,天氣為晴朗. 體感溫度為10°C. 今天氣溫介於13°C至14°C. 降雨機率為3%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - 尚可 — 依天氣規劃.

最佳旅遊時間是Lake Michigan is 七月, 八月 and 九月. 氣候為subarctic. 一月, 三月 and 十二月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 八月 is the warmest month,天氣為average highs near 21°C, while 一月 is the coldest,天氣為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.

簡單來說。 Today is about average for 十月. The forecast high of 14°C is in line,天氣為the 14°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 4 PM至7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Lake Michigan today at 9/10. 能見度 is down至0,8 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Lake Michigan

類型Lake
StateIllinois
國家美國
洲北美洲
座標44°0′0″N 87°0′0″W (44, -87)
Maximum depth281 m
Known forthe only Great Lake entirely in the US
當地時間1:32 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best months七月, 八月 and 九月
氣候Subarctic

天氣 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 北美洲.

What is the weather like in Lake Michigan現在?

It is currently 14°C (57°F),天氣為晴朗. 濕度 is 74% and wind is 27 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 1:32 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.
預報 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空氣品質 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
氣候 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National 天氣 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 十月 25, 2026 at 1:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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