Measurements:
°C
°F
Traverse City
46°F
SW 7 mph
Feels like: 40°F
Precip: 14%
World Resorts USA Traverse City Weather

Traverse City Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+56.8°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in October: 68.8°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in October: 52.0°F
Average water temperature in October: 60.7°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

October 26 56.8°F October 21 57.6°F
October 25 56.4°F October 20 58.0°F
October 24 56.2°F October 19 59.2°F
October 23 56.6°F October 18 59.0°F
October 22 57.0°F October 17 60.0°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Traverse City?

According to our data for the last three years for Traverse City the highest average sea water temperature was in August, July and September.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in August 2026 for Traverse City was 74.9°F. The maximum and minimum values were 72.8°F and 77.4°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in July

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The average sea surface temperature in July 2026 for Traverse City was 72.7°F. The maximum and minimum values were 66.8°F and 78.6°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in September 2026 for Traverse City was 71.2°F. The maximum and minimum values were 66.0°F and 76.6°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Traverse City
The most sunny months:
July 15 days
August 14 days
June 13 days
The most warm months:
July 80.9 °F
August 79.5 °F
June 75.4 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 74.4 °F
July 71.6 °F
September 69.8 °F
The most cold months:
January 23.5 °F
February 25.0 °F
December 30.7 °F
The most rainy months:
July 2 days
April 2 days
August 2 days
The most windy months:
November 10 mph
December 10 mph
March 9 mph

Traverse City on the Weather Map

USA Resorts:
NAME
F°
Boston +58
Chicago +58
Hawaii +80
Houston +74
Las Vegas +64
Los Angeles +74
Maui +72
Miami +82
New York +62
Panama City Beach +64
San Diego +74
San Francisco +60
Santa Monica +72
Tampa +72
Washington +58
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Traverse City
Local time: 00:48
27 oct, tuesday
0300 44°F
SW
6 mph
0600 46°F
W
6 mph
0900 46°F
NW
7 mph
1200 54°F
NW
11 mph
1500 60°F
N
11 mph
1800 58°F
NW
9 mph
2100 54°F
NW
10 mph
28 oct, wednesday
0000 54°F
NW
11 mph