Park climate1991–2020 climate normals180 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed average temperature, precipitation, and wind measurements for a representative coordinate location

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Monthly Climate Normals and Annual Atmospheric Patterns

Name: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Explore the multi-decade climate record for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, derived from NASA POWER measurements for the period between 1991 and 2020. The provided data profiles the annual rhythm of the area through monthly averages for minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures, alongside daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours. Each value represents climatological patterns at a specific park coordinate rather than current weather or forecasts.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly averages for temperature range and daily precipitation rates across twelve months

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Rhythms

Average monthly temperatures span from sub-zero winter minimums to warm summer highs across the twelve-month cycle at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Daily precipitation rates accompany these thermal shifts according to multi-year records sampled at a representative coordinate.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 7.4 °C
Warmest month: August
Coolest month: February
Wettest month: October

Twelve-month climate

Long term monthly normals for temperature bounds, precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and daylight hours

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Twelve Month Weather and Climate Comparison

Comparing average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates reveals how thermal and moisture conditions shift across the calendar year. Examining relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours provides a complete multi-variable climatological profile derived from standardized coordinate data.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-2.5 °C-10.5° to 4.7°	1.7 mm/day	86.6%	8.1 m/s	9 hours
February	-2.8 °C-11° to 4.2°	1.4 mm/day	84.6%	7.6 m/s	10.2 hours
March	-0.3 °C-8.5° to 7.5°	1.7 mm/day	82.7%	6.6 m/s	11.7 hours
April	3.5 °C-2.1° to 10.4°	2.6 mm/day	82.3%	6.1 m/s	13.3 hours
May	7.2 °C2.6° to 14.5°	2.6 mm/day	86%	5 m/s	14.7 hours
June	12.4 °C6.5° to 19.1°	2.7 mm/day	87.5%	4.4 m/s	15.3 hours
July	18.2 °C13.1° to 22.7°	2.5 mm/day	84.5%	4.6 m/s	15 hours
August	19.8 °C15.6° to 23.5°	2.5 mm/day	80.8%	5.1 m/s	13.8 hours
September	16.8 °C10.3° to 22.3°	3 mm/day	79.1%	6.3 m/s	12.3 hours
October	10.7 °C4.5° to 17.6°	3.1 mm/day	79%	7.3 m/s	10.7 hours
November	5.1 °C-1.7° to 11.9°	2.3 mm/day	80.5%	7.9 m/s	9.3 hours
December	0.5 °C-7.5° to 7°	1.9 mm/day	84%	7.9 m/s	8.7 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparative analysis of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration normals

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Averages

Calculated monthly normals establish comparative highs and lows for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration across a representative coordinate at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. These multi-year averages summarize broader annual patterns derived from stored climatology records rather than documenting specific weather events.

Warmest month: August19.8 °C
Coolest month: February-2.8 °C
Wettest month: October3.1 mm/day
Driest month: February1.4 mm/day
Most humid month: June87.5%
Windiest month: January8.1 m/s
Longest daylight: June15.3 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Other park climates

Analyze monthly climate normals, temperature ranges, and precipitation rhythms across distinct protected landscapes.

Comparing Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Climate With Other Park Profiles

Standardized monthly records allow researchers to examine long-term temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns across diverse protected natural areas. Exploring multiple geographic settings highlights distinct atmospheric variations and regional climate rhythms beyond a single destination.