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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals197 m source elevationNASA POWER

Review long-term atmospheric patterns including temperature, precipitation, and daylight rhythms.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Monthly Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020 Data Profiles

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.

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Annual climate pattern

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

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Rhythms

Average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore move through a twelve-month cycle ranging from sub-zero winter lows to warm summer peaks. Average daily precipitation rates accompany this thermal progression according to NASA Power climatology records gathered at a representative coordinate.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 3.4 mm/day-20°-10°0°10°20°30°-6°-6°-2°3°7°11°16°18°15°8°2°-3°012341.11.11.52.533.43.22.82.82.71.91.5JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
5.3 °C
Warmest month
August
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
June
Twelve-month climate

Track average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Weather by Month: Twelve-Month Climate Comparison

Examine long-term climate normals across all twelve months to analyze shifting temperature ranges and average daily precipitation rates at a representative park coordinate. Compare relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours to understand the full annual cycle without relying on single annual averages.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-6.2 °C-16° to 2.2°1.1 mm/day89.7%6.5 m/s8.8 hours
February-5.9 °C-16° to 2.3°1.1 mm/day87.2%6.1 m/s10 hours
March-1.8 °C-12.5° to 7.6°1.5 mm/day82.2%5 m/s11.7 hours
April2.8 °C-4.1° to 13.3°2.5 mm/day80%4.6 m/s13.4 hours
May7 °C1.1° to 17.4°3 mm/day83.5%3.8 m/s14.9 hours
June10.8 °C4.2° to 20.4°3.4 mm/day86.9%3.4 m/s15.6 hours
July16 °C9° to 23.8°3.2 mm/day84.1%3.4 m/s15.3 hours
August18.2 °C13.3° to 24.9°2.8 mm/day80.7%3.8 m/s14 hours
September14.6 °C7.7° to 22.9°2.8 mm/day79.3%4.5 m/s12.3 hours
October8.3 °C1.7° to 17°2.7 mm/day78.3%5.4 m/s10.6 hours
November2.3 °C-5.6° to 9.7°1.9 mm/day80.2%6 m/s9.1 hours
December-2.8 °C-11.8° to 4.2°1.5 mm/day86.6%6.4 m/s8.4 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Analyzing long-term monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Comparative Extremes for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Calculations identify the warmest, coolest, wettest, driest, most humid, windiest, and longest daylight months from stored climatology records sampled at a representative coordinate. These comparative results summarize annual patterns across twelve averaged periods without representing observed weather extremes or uniform conditions.
Warmest month
August18.2 °C
Coolest month
January-6.2 °C
Wettest month
June3.4 mm/day
Driest month
January1.1 mm/day
Most humid month
January89.7%
Windiest month
January6.5 m/s
Longest daylight
June15.6 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.

Global National Park Climate Map
Other park climates

Month by month atmospheric contrast across distinct park geographies and regional settings

Comparing Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Climate With Other Protected Area Profiles

Standardized monthly climate normals for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore provide a baseline for examining long term temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns across different protected landscapes. Evaluating uniform measurement categories side by side reveals distinct atmospheric rhythms and geographic variations among diverse regional park settings.
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Explore the Geographic Boundaries of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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.