Muskegon, Michigan Weather
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Muskegon weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Rain84%0.34″73°65°—
- SaturdayJun 6Foggy24%—75°59°+2°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——81°58°+6°
- MondayJun 8Heavy Drizzle26%—79°63°-2°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Showers38%0.02″70°66°-9°
- WednesdayJun 10Foggy26%—80°61°+10°
- ThursdayJun 11Partly Cloudy15%—86°66°+6°
AQI 114 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), driven by Ozone. AQI up 12 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). Ozone at AQI 61. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
CAUTION Sensitive groups (children, elderly, respiratory conditions) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 61. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 61
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 14
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 6.7 µg/m³, PM10 at 7.5 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.89
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 4:54 AM
- Moonset
- 2:43 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Muskegon at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 5°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: May 5 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Muskegon
SPC has placed Muskegon in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Muskegon's warmest temperatures at roughly 72°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at around 27°F. October sees peak rainfall with 3.8 inches, contrasting with February's low of 2.1 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 2.4″ | 7 |
| February | 28° | 2.1″ | 5 |
| March | 36° | 2.4″ | 6 |
| April | 47° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| May | 58° | 3.4″ | 7 |
| June | 67° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| July | 72° | 2.8″ | 5 |
| August | 71° | 3.1″ | 6 |
| September | 64° | 3.3″ | 6 |
| October | 52° | 3.8″ | 8 |
| November | 41° | 2.9″ | 7 |
| December | 32° | 2.4″ | 7 |
Regional context
Located within a warm-summer humid continental climate region, Muskegon shares temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Detroit, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Lansing, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, Flint, MI.
Naturalist notes
American robins typically begin their dawn chorus in late April as daylight hours stretch longer.
Sugar maple buds break in early May when soil temperatures warm sufficiently for root activity.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Muskegon?
- Spring's last frost typically occurs around mid-May in Muskegon, while the first fall frost returns around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Muskegon?
- October ranks as the wettest month, delivering about 3.8 inches of rain on average, while the city receives roughly 35 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Muskegon?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, with temperatures averaging about 72°F.
- What is the coldest month in Muskegon?
- January typically brings the coldest conditions, with temperatures averaging about 27°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Muskegon?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-May, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Muskegon get?
- Muskegon experiences about 76 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Muskegon?
- Muskegon's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Muskegon, Michigan experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. Temperatures hover near 27°F in January and average 72°F in July, creating a 45°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 35 inches, distributed across roughly 76 rainy days throughout the year.
Geography shapes Muskegon's weather patterns through its latitude of 43.2°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine growing conditions, frost timing, and daily weather variations.