Lake Michigan in late September?

Kris S. · Post by **Kris S.** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:17 pm

I'm visiting the island for most of a week starting on 9/27. Wondered what the average water temperature is at that time of year. Would love to do some swimming if it's not too chilly! Thx.

Dave P. · Post by **Dave P.** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:46 pm

Guessing water temps in the 62-64 degree range at that time,
can you say " burrrr.."
Dave P.

Kris S. · Post by **Kris S.** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 5:24 pm

YIKES. Thanks, Dave. That's a little cooler than mid-August, isn't it?

Trish Scott · Post by **Trish Scott** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:34 pm

The weekend before Labor Day weekend, the water was about 74 degrees...very comfortable for swimming. Labor Day weekend, the temps had fallen almost 10 degrees. I have a friend who swam in mid October. She loved it, but there is no way most people would.

Hayseeder · Post by **Hayseeder** » Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:01 pm

define normal?

Post by **Gillespie** » Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:59 am

Abby-normal, I have swum most every month of the year, sometimes
not willingly but you have to keep swimming, thats what nature tells us all!

Kris S. · Post by **Kris S.** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:36 am

Thanks, all. If I do brave the much cooler waters in a couple weeks, I will let you know (assuming I live to tell the tale!)