Michigan Weather Prediction for the Rest of the Summer
Michigan is heading into the latter part of the summer, and the Famer’s Almanac as a lot to say about what to expect. Looking at the United States as a…
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Michigan is heading into the latter part of the summer, and the Famer's Almanac as a lot to say about what to expect. Looking at the United States as a whole, the Farmer's Almanac says to expect "a hot one nationwide." So, where does Michigan stand when it comes to the remainder of the warm months?
Nationwide, the Farmer's Almanac uses words such as "scorching, sizzling and hot" to describe the rest of the summer months. Across the country, some areas are going to experience drier conditions, which could cause droughts and wildfires, while others will have storms and be unusually wet.
In Michigan, the Farmers' Almanac predicts a wet, hot rest of the summer. "Warm, showery" are the two words the almanac has plastered on Michigan's 2022 map. The almanac also states that it will be a storm stormy transition from spring to summer in the Great Lakes area, which we have already seen come to fruition.
That said, even with Michigan on target to experience a very warm summer, we're not as bad off as some areas of the country, such as the West Coast which will see "scorching" temperatures and "no rain, no gain." As the almanac states, "No question about it: This summer weather is going to be remembered as a hot one nationwide. Only in New England and around the Great Lakes will the overall average temperatures tilt toward 'seasonably warm,' but that’s based on a wave of unseasonably cool air that arrives in September."
According to the almanac, the "dog days of summer" in late July are on target to be "brutally hot." The "Dog Days of Summer" describes "the most oppressive period of summer, between July 3 and August 11 each year," according to the almanac. Thankfully, most of the really bad heat wrap up by mid-August, according to predictions. Remember, when it's very hot out, drink plenty of fluids and avoid strenuous activities, such as too much exercise. I'm definitely scheduling my outdoor activities around the hot weather this week.
If you love beaches, then Michigan is the perfect state for you. Not only do we have the Great Lakes, but Michigan also has countless inland lakes, all with pristine sandy beaches.
That's one great thing about Michigan. You don't have to travel too far to enjoy a great vacation, especially if you're a "beach bum." Lots of people from across the U.S. come to Michigan to vacation in the spring and summer, including some of my friends in Florida. With that being the case, why not take enjoy the beautiful beaches we have in Michigan and plan your spring getaway or summer vacation right here in the Mitten?
Read on for a list I’ve put together of 25 (okay, it's 26) of Michigan’s best beaches. There were far too many to include, so I picked 25, but if you have a spot that you believe should be on the list, reach out to me on social media and let me know. One of my favorite spots on this list is Saugatuck, because my uncle lives very close to there off Lake Michigan. Not only does Saugatuck have incredible beaches for as far as the eye can see, but they also have a fun tourist town with little shops that are open during the warm months. A few other very popular spots are Grand Haven and South Haven. Both are on the west side of the state and offer ample public beach space.
By the way, here's some Lake Michigan trivia for you via Pure Michigan. Lake Michigan is the third largest Great Lake by surface area. It's also the sixth largest freshwater lake in the world. The lake has a surface area of 22,404 square miles, and its average depth is 279 feet. The lake's greatest depth is 923 feet. That sounds deep, but the average depth of the ocean is 12,100 feet.
South Haven
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
Grand Haven
Warren Dunes State Park
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
St. Joseph
Copper Harbor
Rogers City
Orchard Beach State Park
Saugatuck
Tawas Point State Park
Holland
Torch Lake Beach
Sand Point Beach
Manistique Beach
Cheboygan State Park Beach
Oscoda Beach
Mackinaw City Beach
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