To whet your appetite, mackinac island is the home of worldfamous mackinac island fudge, historic fort mackinac and a beautiful state park that originally was the countrys second national park. Mackinac island weather in august 2020, michigan, usa. Mackinac island, mi august weather forecast and climate. Average weather in august at mackinac island airport. Three reasons mackinac islands summer weather is perfect. Cold temperatures and light snowfall are characteristic of the mackinac island weather in january. On august 7, the clearest day of the year, the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 68% of the time, and. Whether youre staying on the island, mackinaw city, or in one of the. Noaa national weather service national weather service. Weather is far too cold this time of year in mackinac island to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. Wildflowers and flowering plants abundantly bless the landscape as many. Below is the mackinac island weather forecast for tuesday 26th may 2020. The pollution index in mackinac island is 56% better than the national average.
The average high temperature drops to 70f 19c while the average low temperature decreases to 48f 9c. If you look real hard to the west, those of you on the shoreline will see me waving at you from the wi side of the lake. Mackinac island is a city with a significant rainfall. This is the wind, wave and weather forecast for mackinac island in michigan, united states. Mackinac island sea water temperatures peak in the range 14 to 20c 57 to 68f on around the 14th of august and are at their minimum on about the 22nd of. Based on the tourism score, the best time of year to visit mackinac island airport for warm weather activities is from late june to late august. Mackinac island, mi september weather forecast and climate. With over 1,600 unique lodging rooms, our island is full of one of kind, family owned and award winning properties.
July is the hottest month for mackinac island with an average high temperature of 76. Sea water temperature in mackinac island, mi in august. Weather conditions with updates on temperature, humidity, wind speed, snow, pressure, etc. The most monthly precipitation in mackinac island occurs in july with 5. The weather is usually mild as the temperatures average in the 46. In august, mackinac islands second warmest month, the average high temperature goes down to 75f 24c. Calendar of annual island events mackinac island tourism bureau. Winter americas true grand hotel, mackinac island, mi.
Mackinac island, mi get the very latest weather forecast, including hourbyhour views, the 10day outlook, temperature, humidity, precipitation for your area. The warmest time of year is generally early august where highs are regularly around 75. Mackinac island, mi september weather forecast and. Average weather in august at mackinac island airport, michigan. Mackinac island, mi weather conditions weather underground. September sees a gradual change in the landscape with the arrival of the beautiful autumn season in mackinac island. The days are moist as october registers rainfall to the tune of 2. Average weather at mackinac island airport, michigan, united. Average weather at mackinac island airport, michigan. Schoolcraft county airport is 75 miles from mackinac island, so the actual climate in mackinac island can vary a bit. Many of the best things to do on the island are the classics, which generally involve horses, fudge and bicycles, but the victorianthemed has some top adventures too, classic and new. Long range weather outlook for mackinac island includes 14 day forecast summary.
The islands highly trained and courteous professionals want to make sure your. Little current, on to mackinac island, mi travels of at. Now that you know why mackinac island is the perfect place to escape the unrelenting heat of summer, its time to learn about all there is to do on the island. Mackinac island is like no other island, making it a bucket list destination for visitors from around the world. Based on weather reports collected during 19852015. The average surface water temperature at mackinac island airport is essentially constant during august, remaining within 1f of 65f throughout. The average accumulated growing degree days at mackinac island airport are rapidly increasing during august, increasing by 466f, from 1,048f to 1,514f. Mi weather in late september early october mackinac. Average water temperature in mackinac island in august is 19c66f. The lowest monthly average temperature in mackinac island for february is 20 degrees. This section reports on the widearea average surface temperature of that water. Even in summer, temperatures in this region are moderate. Monthly weather forecast and climate for mackinac island, michigan.
Annual weather averages in schoolcraft county airport. According to koppen and geiger, this climate is classified as dfb. August brings brilliant sunshine to mackinac island along with 3. Mi weather in late september early october mackinac island. Fort mackinac, overlooking the straits of mackinac, was originally a british outpost until american troops captured the island 20 years after the revolution. The most pleasant months of the year for mackinac island are july, august and june. Whether youre staying on the island, mackinaw city, or in one of the surrounding areas, you can create an amazing getaway that your entire family will enjoy. If cooler weather doesnt bother you, june or late august have even smaller crowds, but with everything open. In mackinac island, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 7085.
Mackinac island climate summary the mackinac island lies on 172m above sea level generally, it is cold and temperate in mackinac island. Mackinac island gets a lot of rain in september with an average precipitation of 98 mm the highest in the whole year. Summer on mackinac island is a special time, what with the pleasantly warm weather, nearconstant lake breeze and cooling water views. Parking we provide the most convenient and best priced parking for both day and overnight guests. Annual island events mackinac island tourism bureau. October is slightly cold as the autumn season advances over mackinac island. To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in mackinac island for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below.
Best time to visit mackinac island, michigan weather. See long range weather forecasts for the next 60 days for the upper midwest region. Best places to visit in august for every type of traveler. Mackinac island, mi 10day weather forecast the weather. When you are traveling in the straits area, please tune to am radio 530 or 1610 for condition updates and for information about things to see and do. Just remember to check the forecast summer in mackinac island. The old farmers almanacs extended forecasts can be used to make more informed decisions about future plans that depend on the weather, from vacations and weddings to gardening, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Mackinac island, michigan long range weather forecast. Mackinac island weather for this month is characterized by much cooler temperatures that range from around 33 degrees to 44 degrees, bringing with it a chance for some of the average 3.
And its not just during the heat of july and august that mackinac island makes for a. Nyc mayor issues urgent health alert for parents, doctors. Be prepared with the most accurate 10day forecast for with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from the weather channel and weather. At mackinac island airport, the average percentage of the sky covered by clouds experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the year the clearer part of the year at mackinac island airport begins around may 26 and lasts for 5. The air quality index in mackinac island is 473% worse than the national average.
Be prepared with the most accurate 10day forecast for with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from the weather channel and. Mackinac island, mi october weather forecast and climate. Also, the island now is unusually isolated because city of mackinac island mayor margaret doud has strongly discouraged travel on and off the island through april 30. And its not just during the heat of july and august that mackinac island makes for a great escape. With heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, the construction crew has certainly had their share of obstacles dealing with the extreme winter weather on mackinac island the past few months. Climate summary freezing cold cool warm cool cold jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec now now 68% 68% 28% 28% overcast clear precipitation. The moderately intense sunshine of 6 hours a day allows exploring the island even during the afternoons.
While the temperature averages around 22 degrees fahrenheit, you can see lows of 16 degrees and highs that rarely jump above freezing, hovering around a frosty 28 degrees. The warmest sea in mackinac island in august is 22c72f, and the coldest sea temperature in august is 15c59f. This weathercity weather forecast for mackinac island, michigan, united states is computed using a computergenerated forecast model and should be considered experimental. Through all of it the amazing crew has continued to move forward and bring together the newest addition to grand hotel, the 2019 cupola suites. Currently there are no significant weather conditions to report to motorists planning to cross the mackinac bridge.
It was originally scheduled for tuesday, may 26 through friday, may 29. That said, when i spoke to an agent at the grand she said that the weather on the island late septearlyoct is usually cold and. Mackinac island airport is located near a large body of water e. Cloudy, temperature 6, 0 mm, gentle breeze, 5 ms from eastnortheast. Mackinac island, michigan 7 day weather forecast the. Find the most current and reliable 7 day weather forecasts, storm alerts, reports and information for city with the weather network. The best time to visit mackinac island, mi, us for weather, safety. Mar 25, 2020 the annual event will now take place monday, aug.
When planning your mackinac vacation, you will want to plan the perfect getaway. Please confirm this forecast with the forecast issued from your local weather bureau. Hourly weather forecast in mackinac island for the next 15 days. Get the monthly weather forecast for mackinac island, mi, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
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