Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Leland, MI

Current Water Temperature

45.5°F 7.5°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
45.5°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Good Harbor Bay; Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; North Manitou Island

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Lake Michigan

Station Name: Sleeping Bear Dunes
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Leland, MI 49654
Leelanau County

GPS Coordinates: 44.982, -85.831

Nearby Water Temperatures

Manistee River, Mesick, MI (38.3 mi)
Manistee River, Mesick, MI (42.8 mi)
Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey, MI (46.5 mi)
Manistee River, Wellston, MI (50.2 mi)
Manistee River, Grayling, MI (52.2 mi)
Pine River, Hoxeyville, MI (54.6 mi)
Seul Choix Bay, Port Inland, MI (68.3 mi)
North Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (71.5 mi)
South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (72 mi)
Straits of Mackinac, Mackinaw City, MI (77.7 mi)
Au Sable River, Luzerne, MI (78.3 mi)
Au Sable River, Mio, MI (86.2 mi)
Green Bay, Menominee, MI (86.2 mi)
Muskegon River, Big Rapids, MI (90.8 mi)
Kewaunee River, Kewaunee, WI (92.1 mi)

Weather Near Leland, Michigan

Current Weather

43.5°F
Light drizzle
Conditions: Light drizzle
Humidity: 86%
Feels Like: 34.3°F
Wind: NNW 23.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 27.5 mph
Pressure: 29.81 in
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 43°F
L: 39°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 46°F
L: 43°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
68 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
124 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 58m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:26 PM
Sunset 5:26 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 3:33 AM
Transit 9:39 AM
Moonset 3:33 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:09 AM - 11:39 AM
9:31 PM - 12:01 AM

Minor Periods

3:03 AM - 4:33 AM
3:03 PM - 4:33 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Gale Warning issued November 5 at 1:07PM EST until November 6 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Thu November 5, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest waves around 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 5 at 1:07PM EST until November 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Thu November 5, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 6 feet. For the Gale Warning, Highest gusts up to 40 kts from the north and highest waves around 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous highest waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Thursday, November 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 48.7°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 24.6 mph
UV Index: 0.5

Astronomical

Sun
9h 58m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:26 PM
Sunset 5:26 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 3:33 AM
Transit 9:39 AM
Moonset 3:33 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:09 AM - 11:39 AM
9:31 PM - 12:01 AM

Minor Periods

3:03 AM - 4:33 AM
3:03 PM - 4:33 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 41.5°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 23.5 mph
UV Index: 0.5

Astronomical

Sun
9h 56m daylight
Sunrise 7:29 AM
Solar Noon 12:26 PM
Sunset 5:24 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:44 AM
Transit 10:23 AM
Moonset 3:52 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:53 AM - 12:23 PM
10:15 PM - 12:45 AM

Minor Periods

4:14 AM - 5:44 AM
3:22 PM - 4:52 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 44.5°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 30%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 2

Astronomical

Sun
9h 53m daylight
Sunrise 7:30 AM
Solar Noon 12:27 PM
Sunset 5:23 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:53 AM
Transit 11:07 AM
Moonset 4:13 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:37 AM - 1:07 PM
11:00 PM - 1:30 AM

Minor Periods

5:23 AM - 6:53 AM
3:43 PM - 5:13 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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