The Traverse City area's location on the 45th Parallel (midway between the North Pole and the equator) provides it with four distinct seasons, making it a year-round destination.
Autumn lingers in Traverse City, as the trees near Lake Michigan, notably on the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, turn color later than those farther inland.
Month Average High Average Low
September 70 50
October 58 40
November 44 31
Traverse City’s proximity to Lake Michigan moderates temperature extremes while providing average annual snowfall of 125" to 145".
Traverse City Average Temperatures - Winter
Month Average High Average Low
December 32 21
January 27 14
February 30 14
Spring evenings are brisk and chilly mornings often give way to warm afternoons, so dress in layers!
Traverse City Average Temperatures - Spring
Month Average High Average Low
March 40 22
April 53 32
May 67 42
Traverse City is located on the 45th Parallel (midway between the North Pole and the equator) summer days are long, with daylight lingering until after 10 p.m.
Traverse City Average Temperatures - Summer
Month Average High Average Low
June 77 52
July 81 58
August 79 57
September 70 50
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