Michigan weather in February
The state broadly agrees with itself in February: afternoons run 30° in Traverse City and 29° in Mackinac Island, with everywhere else in between.
Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations in the vacation north — Detroit and the state’s southern tier run warmer than what’s here, and the Upper Peninsula colder.
Northwest Lower Michigan
Highs near 30°, nights around 14°, and 21.4 in of snow in a typical February.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | Snow | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | 30° / 14° | 15 | 21.4 in | Ice on the bay and shanties out on it. |
The Straits
Highs near 29°, nights around 7°, and 1.1 in of rain in a typical February.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Island | 29° / 7° | 11 | Deep cold, deep quiet — the straits are a frozen road. |
Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.