Michigan Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, and Ann Arbor
This month in numbers
Michigan experienced its 16th wettest June on record, with 106.43 mm of precipitation, an increase of 22.3 mm compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The average temperature for June 2026 was 18.22°C, ranking as the 35th warmest June in 77 years of records. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
Looking at the April–June 2026 period, Michigan recorded its 6th wettest such period on record, with precipitation totalling 104.23 mm, an anomaly of +29.1 mm. The average temperature for this three-month span was 12.54°C, ranking as the 22nd warmest. This places Michigan's three-month anomaly at +0.73°C, ranking 195th out of 234 regions globally. In comparison, the global land temperature for April–June 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What’s driving change?
Michigan's climate is influenced by its continental location, leading to significant seasonal temperature variations. The state has warmed by almost 3°F since the beginning of the 20th century. During June, Michigan experienced a cluster of four wildfires, representing 100% of the annual total for the past 12 months, an unusual concentration for the region. Wildfire risk was elevated across northern Michigan due to dry conditions, warm temperatures, and limited rainfall, with burn bans in effect in many areas. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources noted that fallen debris from last year's ice storm could contribute to hotter and faster-burning fires.
Looking ahead
The ongoing warming trend suggests that Michigan will likely continue to experience more extremely hot days in the coming decades, potentially impacting public health and agriculture.
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Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Climate Map – USA
Source: NOAA Climate at a Glance — US states & climate regions (tavg, pcp). Anomalies are vs the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) or 1991–2020 (rainfall). See methodology.
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Michigan
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Michigan – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Michigan
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Michigan. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (6.4°C, from 1950–1979); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 27.9°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Jan (+2.7°C).
Data: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Michigan
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Michigan changing?
Michigan is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Michigan come from?
Climate data for Michigan comes from NOAA Climate at a Glance (temperature and precipitation), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Michigan climate data cover?
The Michigan climate profile covers Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights and surrounding areas. Michigan climate data from NOAA Climate at a Glance
How often is the Michigan climate update refreshed?
The Michigan climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.