Climate Traverse City - Michigan
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 28 | 30 | 40 | 54 | 66 | 76 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 15 | 15 | 22 | 32 | 42 | 52 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.82 | 1.50 | 1.86 | 2.78 | 2.59 | 3.16 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 33 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 80 | 78 | 70 | 57 | 44 | 32 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 58 | 57 | 50 | 39 | 30 | 21 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.02 | 3.38 | 3.53 | 3.22 | 2.70 | 2.49 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 27 |
What is the average weather in Traverse City, Michigan?
Traverse City experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring very snowy conditions, often due to lake-effect snowfall from the Great Lakes. Precipitation is moderate and spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with winter moisture frequently arriving as snow.
Traverse City Climate Graph - Michigan Climate Chart
Daily normals Traverse City - Michigan - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 31.0 | 19.6 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 30.8 | 19.4 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 30.6 | 19.2 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 30.5 | 19.0 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 30.3 | 18.8 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 30.2 | 18.6 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 30.0 | 18.4 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 29.9 | 18.2 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 29.8 | 18.0 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 29.6 | 17.8 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 29.5 | 17.6 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 29.4 | 17.4 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 29.3 | 17.2 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 29.2 | 17.1 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 29.1 | 16.9 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 29.0 | 16.8 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 28.9 | 16.6 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 28.8 | 16.5 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 28.8 | 16.3 | 1.09 | 1.09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 28.7 | 16.2 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 28.7 | 16.1 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 28.6 | 15.9 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 28.6 | 15.8 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 28.6 | 15.7 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 28.6 | 15.6 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 28.6 | 15.6 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 28.6 | 15.5 | 1.49 | 1.49 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 28.6 | 15.4 | 1.53 | 1.53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 28.6 | 15.4 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 28.7 | 15.3 | 1.62 | 1.62 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 28.7 | 15.3 | 1.67 | 1.67 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Weather history Traverse City - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 88.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Sep | 80.1 | 63.0 | 0.12 | - | - |
| 03 Sep | 73.0 | 60.1 | 0.81 | - | - |
| 04 Sep | 79.0 | 66.9 | 0.02 | - | - |
| 05 Sep | 79.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 Sep | 77.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
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Past weather Traverse City
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 79.4 ºF | 28 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 61.1 ºF | 15 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.95 inch | 2.82 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 33 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 88.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 73.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 66.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 52.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Traverse City - Michigan
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Grand Traverse | |
| City | Traverse City | |
| Zip Code | 49686 | |
| Longitude | -85.58 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 44.74 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 617ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Traverse City - Michigan
| Local Time | 01:03 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:06 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Detroit |
Map of Traverse City - Michigan
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Traverse City weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 55ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 36ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 33.05 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 102 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Traverse City
Longitude: -85.5824, Latitude: 44.7416
Average weather Traverse City, MI - 49686
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
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