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Water temperature in Traverse City (MI) in March

Is it warm enough to swim in Traverse City in March? Average water temperature in Traverse City in March is 34.5°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Traverse City in March is 38.8°F, and the coldest is 30.7°F. Average high air temperature in Traverse City in March is 41°F, and average low temperature is 22°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 March 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 March.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
March 134.5°F36.9°F31.5°F36.9°F
March 234.5°F36.7°F31.6°F36.7°F
March 334.5°F36.3°F31.3°F36.3°F
March 434.3°F36°F31.5°F36°F
March 534.3°F37.6°F31.5°F37.6°F
March 634.2°F36.9°F31.6°F36.9°F
March 734.3°F36.5°F31.8°F36.5°F
March 834.2°F36.3°F30.7°F36.3°F
March 934.2°F36°F31.1°F36°F
March 1035.1°F37.2°F32.5°F37.2°F
March 1135.2°F36.3°F31.8°F37.4°F
March 1235.1°F38.8°F31.8°F38.8°F
March 1335.1°F38.5°F31.6°F38.5°F
March 1434.9°F38.1°F32°F38.1°F
March 1534.7°F37.8°F31.8°F37.8°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
March 1634.7°F37.4°F31.6°F37.4°F
March 1734.7°F37.2°F31.6°F37.6°F
March 1834.5°F36.9°F31.6°F36.9°F
March 1934.5°F36.7°F31.6°F37.9°F
March 2034.5°F36.5°F32.2°F36.9°F
March 2134.5°F36.3°F31.8°F37.6°F
March 2234.5°F36.1°F31.8°F36.1°F
March 2334.2°F36°F31.5°F36°F
March 2434.2°F35.8°F31.6°F35.8°F
March 2534.2°F35.8°F31.8°F36.3°F
March 2634.2°F35.6°F32.5°F36.7°F
March 2734.5°F36.1°F32.2°F36.7°F
March 2834.3°F37.2°F32.2°F37.2°F
March 2934.3°F37°F31.1°F37.2°F
March 3034.3°F37°F31.6°F37°F
March 3134.3°F36.9°F32.2°F36.9°F
Traverse City water temp chart in March

Average water temperature in Traverse City in March over a decade

20162017201820192020
35.4°F35.1°F34°F33.6°F35.1°F
20212022202320242025
35.6°F34°F34.7°F36.9°F34.5°F

Traverse City sea state in March

Chart comparing the height of waves in Traverse City in March 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 March

Weather and climate in Traverse City in March

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Traverse City in March 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 temperature41°F
  • Average LOW temperature22°F
  • Average rainfall days11 days
  • Average rainfall46mm/1.8''
  • Average daylight12h
  • Average sunshine6h
  • Average UV index3
  • Average snowfall208mm/8.2''

Traverse City water temperature during other months:

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Water temperature in Lake Michigan in March

Where is the warm sea water in March?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

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

AvrMinMax
West Arm Grand Traverse Bay34.5°F30.7°F38.8°F
Acme34.5°F30.7°F38.5°F
East Bay34.5°F30.7°F38.5°F
Elk Rapids34.5°F30.6°F38.1°F
East Arm Grand Traverse Bay34.3°F30.4°F38.1°F
Suttons Bay34.3°F30.4°F38.1°F
Grand Traverse Bay34.3°F30.6°F38.1°F
Torch Lake34.3°F30.7°F37.9°F
Northport34.3°F30.4°F38.3°F
Leland34.7°F30.2°F38.7°F

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