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Water temperature in Traverse City (MI) in August

Is it warm enough to swim in Traverse City in August? Average water temperature in Traverse City in August is 71.1°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Traverse City in August is 76.1°F, and the coldest is 64.9°F. Average high air temperature in Traverse City in August is 79°F, and average low temperature is 58°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Traverse City

Changes water temperature in Traverse City in August 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Traverse City for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Traverse City, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of August.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
August 173.6°F71.6°F65.8°F73.8°F
August 272.3°F72.3°F67.3°F73.8°F
August 372.9°F73.6°F67.6°F75.4°F
August 472.3°F74.5°F67.8°F75.2°F
August 572.5°F74.7°F68.2°F74.7°F
August 672.1°F74.8°F68.7°F74.8°F
August 773°F74.1°F68.5°F74.5°F
August 873.9°F75°F68.7°F75°F
August 974.8°F74.3°F68.9°F74.8°F
August 1074.5°F73°F68.9°F75°F
August 1174.1°F72.9°F68.9°F75.2°F
August 1273.4°F71.4°F66.2°F75°F
August 1372.1°F71.2°F64.9°F74.7°F
August 1473.4°F71.6°F65.1°F75.2°F
August 1574.3°F71.4°F66.2°F75.2°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
August 1673.2°F71.2°F66.6°F76.1°F
August 1773.6°F71.2°F66.4°F75.9°F
August 1873.8°F71.6°F66.4°F76.1°F
August 1973.4°F71.2°F66.9°F75.9°F
August 2072.7°F70.9°F67.1°F75.9°F
August 2172.3°F70.2°F67.5°F75°F
August 2272.3°F70.5°F67.8°F74.7°F
August 2372.3°F70.3°F68°F73.8°F
August 2472.3°F70.5°F68°F73.8°F
August 2572°F70.7°F68.2°F73.6°F
August 2671.2°F71.8°F68°F73.9°F
August 2770.7°F71.6°F68°F73.8°F
August 2870.2°F71.6°F64.9°F73.4°F
August 2970°F71.4°F66.7°F73.2°F
August 3069.3°F71.4°F67.5°F73.2°F
August 3169.1°F71.6°F66.6°F73°F
Traverse City water temp chart in August

Average water temperature in Traverse City in August over a decade

20162017201820192020
74.3°F69.3°F72.7°F70.7°F72.9°F
20212022202320242025
72.5°F71.2°F70.3°F72.1°F73°F

Traverse City sea state in August

Chart comparing the height of waves in Traverse City in August over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Traverse City in August

Weather and climate in Traverse City in August

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Traverse City in August based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature79°F
  • Average LOW temperature58°F
  • Average rainfall days10 days
  • Average rainfall84mm/3.3''
  • Average daylight14h
  • Average sunshine8h
  • Average UV index7

Traverse City water temperature during other months:

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Water temperature in Lake Michigan in August

Where is the warm sea water in August?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in August. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
West Arm Grand Traverse Bay71.1°F64.9°F76.1°F
Acme71.2°F64.9°F75.9°F
East Bay71.2°F64.9°F75.9°F
Elk Rapids71.1°F64.8°F75.9°F
East Arm Grand Traverse Bay71.1°F64.8°F75.9°F
Suttons Bay70.9°F64.8°F76.1°F
Grand Traverse Bay70.9°F64.6°F75.7°F
Torch Lake70.5°F64.2°F75.7°F
Northport70.3°F64.4°F75.7°F
Leland69.3°F60.6°F74.8°F

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