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Traverse City, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Traverse City?
Traverse City, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Traverse City
- Population
- 15.2K
- Elevation
- 182 m
- Coordinates
- 44.76°, -85.62°
Traverse City is a city in United States with a population of approximately 15.2K. Average temperatures range from -6°C (20°F) in February to 25°C (78°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 182 m above sea level.
Time in Traverse City right now
Open full time & time zone page 14:38 38
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Detroit
Daylight saving
DST in effect
EST / EDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Traverse City
Daylight in Traverse City today
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Day length
15h 34m
Climate normals for Traverse City
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / -6°C | -6°C / -11°C | 15days (56 mm) Wet | 3.6h Poor | 79% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 0°C / -6°C | -5°C / -12°C | 11days (50 mm) Wet | 6.1h Fair | 76% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 4°C / -3°C | 0°C / -8°C | 12days (80 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 73% Muggy | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 10°C / 2°C | 7°C / -2°C | 13days (88 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.1 High | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 17°C / 8°C | 16°C / 6°C | 10days (85 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 23°C / 15°C | 23°C / 14°C | 10days (92 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 25°C / 18°C | 27°C / 19°C | 10days (95 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 18°C | 26°C / 19°C | 10days (82 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 22°C / 15°C | 22°C / 14°C | 11days (77 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 75% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 9°C | 12°C / 6°C | 15days (107 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 74% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 7°C / 3°C | 3°C / -2°C | 13days (67 mm) Wet | 4.9h Fair | 75% Muggy | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 2°C / -2°C | -3°C / -8°C | 14days (69 mm) Wet | 3.3h Poor | 78% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -1°C / -6°C . Feb: 0°C / -6°C . Mar: 4°C / -3°C . Apr: 10°C / 2°C . May: 17°C / 8°C . Jun: 23°C / 15°C . Jul: 25°C / 18°C . Aug: 25°C / 18°C . Sep: 22°C / 15°C . Oct: 15°C / 9°C . Nov: 7°C / 3°C . Dec: 2°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 56 mm. Feb: 50 mm. Mar: 80 mm. Apr: 88 mm. May: 85 mm. Jun: 92 mm. Jul: 95 mm. Aug: 82 mm. Sep: 77 mm. Oct: 107 mm. Nov: 67 mm. Dec: 69 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 76%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 71%. May: 71%. Jun: 72%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 75%. Oct: 74%. Nov: 75%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 23 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traverse City has a population of approximately 15.2K.
The best months to visit Traverse City are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Traverse City receives approximately 948mm of rainfall annually across 144 rainy days.
Traverse City is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Traverse City sits at an elevation of 182 m (597 ft) above sea level.