Rainbow Lake Wilderness
- Annual mean
- 5 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- June
Review long-term atmospheric patterns including temperature, precipitation, and daylight rhythms.
Analyze the twelve-month climate profile of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore based on NASA POWER records from 1991 to 2020. This data details representative monthly averages for temperature, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours at a fixed coordinate. Understanding these long-term normals provides a foundational view of the annual climatic cycle, distinct from daily weather patterns or localized forecasting.

Long-term monthly temperature averages and daily precipitation rates across twelve months
Track average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.2 °C-16° to 2.2° | 1.1 mm/day | 89.7% | 6.5 m/s | 8.8 hours |
| February | -5.9 °C-16° to 2.3° | 1.1 mm/day | 87.2% | 6.1 m/s | 10 hours |
| March | -1.8 °C-12.5° to 7.6° | 1.5 mm/day | 82.2% | 5 m/s | 11.7 hours |
| April | 2.8 °C-4.1° to 13.3° | 2.5 mm/day | 80% | 4.6 m/s | 13.4 hours |
| May | 7 °C1.1° to 17.4° | 3 mm/day | 83.5% | 3.8 m/s | 14.9 hours |
| June | 10.8 °C4.2° to 20.4° | 3.4 mm/day | 86.9% | 3.4 m/s | 15.6 hours |
| July | 16 °C9° to 23.8° | 3.2 mm/day | 84.1% | 3.4 m/s | 15.3 hours |
| August | 18.2 °C13.3° to 24.9° | 2.8 mm/day | 80.7% | 3.8 m/s | 14 hours |
| September | 14.6 °C7.7° to 22.9° | 2.8 mm/day | 79.3% | 4.5 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| October | 8.3 °C1.7° to 17° | 2.7 mm/day | 78.3% | 5.4 m/s | 10.6 hours |
| November | 2.3 °C-5.6° to 9.7° | 1.9 mm/day | 80.2% | 6 m/s | 9.1 hours |
| December | -2.8 °C-11.8° to 4.2° | 1.5 mm/day | 86.6% | 6.4 m/s | 8.4 hours |
Analyzing long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration
Interactive climate 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.
Month by month atmospheric contrast across distinct park geographies and regional settings

Delve into the mapped terrain and natural features of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore through the MoriAtlas collection. Understand the spatial relationships between this Wisconsin archipelago, its protected wilderness zones, and the surrounding Lake Superior geography for a comprehensive perspective on this unique maritime landscape.