Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Leland, MI
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 9:00 PM EDT
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Good Harbor Bay; Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; North Manitou IslandSponsored Content
Station Name: Sleeping Bear Dunes
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet / 175 meters
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Leland, MI 49654
Leelanau County
GPS Coordinates: 44.982, -85.831
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Weather Near Leland, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 92%
Feels Like: 21.2°F
Wind: NW 25.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 33.1 mph
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 47°F
L: 33°F

Thu
H: 34°F
L: 31°F

Fri
H: 30°F
L: 29°F

Sat
H: 30°F
L: 28°F

Sun
H: 34°F
L: 27°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 5:47 PM
Moonset: 10:49 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:28 AM - 7:58 AM5:17 PM - 7:47 PM
Minor Periods
10:19 PM - 11:49 PM12:26 AM - 1:56 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 2:54AM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Lesser amounts along the immediate lakeshore. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Benzie, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 1:56AM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:56 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 5:30 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially in combination with snowfall. Use extra caution.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Lesser amounts along the immediate lakeshore. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Benzie, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 3:00PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 2:54AM EST until November 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Additional snow expected beyond Thursday afternoon. * WHERE...Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely this evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 2:54AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Localized totals over 18 inches are possible in Kalkaska county. Lower snow totals of 6 to 10 inches possible across far western Antrim county. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antrim and Kalkaska Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 1:56AM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:56 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 5:30 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially in combination with snowfall. Use extra caution.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Localized totals between 18 and 24 inches are possible in Kalkaska and southern Antrim county. Lower snow totals of 6 to 10 inches possible across far western Antrim and western Kalkaska counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Antrim and Kalkaska Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times this evening into Thursday morning. Heavy lake effect snow with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches or more per hour is expected to lead to near zero visibility at times on Thursday and lead to localized dangerous travel conditions on roadways, especially parts of US 131.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 3:00PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 2:54AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:00 PM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Locally higher amounts possible, especially across northern Roscommon and western Crawford counties. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix, Crawford, Missaukee, Otsego, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM
...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. Localized totals between 12 and 18 inches possible for western Crawford and far southwest Otsego county. Lesser amounts between 2 and 5 inches expected across western Charlevoix county. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix, Crawford, Missaukee, Otsego, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times this evening into Thursday morning. Heavy lake effect snow bands with snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour may lead to near zero visibility at times and are expected to impact stretches of I 75, especially south of Exit 270 in Waters.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 40°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 40 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 5:47 PM
Moonset: 10:49 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:28 AM - 7:58 AM5:17 PM - 7:47 PM
Minor Periods
10:19 PM - 11:49 PM12:26 AM - 1:56 PM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 32.8°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 34 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 6:33 PM
Moonset: 12:00 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:14 AM - 8:44 AM6:03 PM - 8:33 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:47 AM - 2:17 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 30.2°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 28.6 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 7:18 PM
Moonset: 12:00 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM6:48 PM - 9:18 PM
Minor Periods
1:07 PM - 2:37 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 29.4°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 9:12 PM
Moonset: 1:13 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 PM - 11:12 PM8:42 PM - 11:12 PM
Minor Periods
1:25 PM - 2:55 PM12:43 AM - 2:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 30.1°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 29.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 2:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:32 AM - 11:02 AM
Minor Periods
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM1:58 AM - 3:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
