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Lake Michigan in late September?

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:17 pm
by Kris S.
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. :mrgreen:

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:46 pm
by Dave P.
Guessing water temps in the 62-64 degree range at that time,
can you say " burrrr.."
Dave P.

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 5:24 pm
by Kris S.
YIKES. Thanks, Dave. That's a little cooler than mid-August, isn't it?

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:34 pm
by Trish Scott
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.

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:01 pm
by Hayseeder
define normal?

Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 12:59 am
by Gillespie
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!

Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 10:36 am
by Kris S.
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!)