Water temperature in Traverse City (MI) in September
Is it warm enough to swim in Traverse City in September? Average water temperature in Traverse City in September is 67.1°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Traverse City in September is 73°F, and the coldest is 60.4°F. Average high air temperature in Traverse City in September is 71°F, and average low temperature is 50°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 September 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 September.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 | 68.7°F | 71.1°F | 66.7°F | 73°F |
| September 2 | 69.3°F | 70.3°F | 66.7°F | 72.5°F |
| September 3 | 69.4°F | 69.6°F | 66.7°F | 72.3°F |
| September 4 | 69.3°F | 69.4°F | 66.9°F | 72.1°F |
| September 5 | 69.1°F | 69.3°F | 65.1°F | 71.6°F |
| September 6 | 69.1°F | 69.3°F | 65.3°F | 71.4°F |
| September 7 | 68.4°F | 69.1°F | 65.5°F | 71.4°F |
| September 8 | 65.1°F | 68.9°F | 64.8°F | 72.3°F |
| September 9 | 65.1°F | 67.5°F | 64.2°F | 72°F |
| September 10 | 65.1°F | 66.7°F | 64.4°F | 71.4°F |
| September 11 | 63.7°F | 66.7°F | 63.7°F | 70.7°F |
| September 12 | 64.4°F | 66.4°F | 63.5°F | 70.7°F |
| September 13 | 64.4°F | 66.6°F | 62.1°F | 70.3°F |
| September 14 | 65.3°F | 67.1°F | 62.4°F | 70.7°F |
| September 15 | 65.7°F | 68.5°F | 62.6°F | 70.2°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16 | 66.4°F | 67.5°F | 61.9°F | 70.3°F |
| September 17 | 66.6°F | 68°F | 61.9°F | 71.2°F |
| September 18 | 66.9°F | 68°F | 61.7°F | 70°F |
| September 19 | 66.9°F | 68.4°F | 61.9°F | 69.6°F |
| September 20 | 67.6°F | 68°F | 61.2°F | 69.8°F |
| September 21 | 67.3°F | 66.9°F | 60.6°F | 69.8°F |
| September 22 | 63.9°F | 66.7°F | 60.4°F | 69.1°F |
| September 23 | 63.9°F | 67.3°F | 60.8°F | 69.1°F |
| September 24 | 66.9°F | 60.8°F | 69.3°F | |
| September 25 | 66.6°F | 60.8°F | 69.6°F | |
| September 26 | 66.6°F | 61.3°F | 69.6°F | |
| September 27 | 67.1°F | 61.7°F | 68.2°F | |
| September 28 | 67.5°F | 62.1°F | 67.8°F | |
| September 29 | 67.5°F | 61.7°F | 67.5°F | |
| September 30 | 66.6°F | 61.3°F | 66.6°F |
Average water temperature in Traverse City in September over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 67.6°F | 69.4°F | 66.9°F | 68.4°F | 64.8°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 66°F | 68.7°F | 69.3°F | 66.9°F | 67.8°F |
Traverse City sea state in September
Chart comparing the height of waves in Traverse City in September 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.
Weather and climate in Traverse City in September
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Traverse City in September 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 temperature71°F
- Average LOW temperature50°F
- Average rainfall days12 days
- Average rainfall91mm/3.6''
- Average daylight12h
- Average sunshine6h
- Average UV index5
Traverse City water temperature during other months:
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