Muskegon in Fall
In fall (September, October and November), Muskegon sees average daytime highs around 58°F and overnight lows near 46°F, with 10.0 in of precipitation over about 34 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the 3rd-wettest season.
Over the season highs ease from about 74°F in early September to 41°F by late November. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time across fall, and the air most often feels dry.
Fall is Muskegon's 2nd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Muskegon's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 58°F
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 10.0 in
- 34 wet days
- Avg wind
- 9 mph
- Travel score
- 3.9
- 2nd-best season
- Months
- Sep · Oct · Nov
Temperature in Muskegon in Fall
Over the season highs ease from about 74°F in early September to 41°F by late November.
A typical fall day in Muskegon reaches about 58°F and drops to 46°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is September, the coolest November.
How fall really feels in Muskegon
Once humidity and wind are folded in, fall brings about 0 days that feel above 90°F and 23 that feel at or below 32°F.
The story in fall is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Muskegon weather by month
How the three fall months (September, October and November) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 21° | 2.3 | 11.1 | 11 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 20° | 1.8 | 8 | 7.1 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 40° / 27° | 2.4 | 9.4 | 4.4 | 11.6 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 52° / 38° | 3.9 | 12.1 | 1.7 | 13.2 | 2.6 |
| May | 63° / 49° | 4.0 | 11.4 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 74° / 60° | 3.5 | 10.6 | 0 | 15.1 | 6.8 |
| Jul | 78° / 65° | 3.9 | 10.7 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 77° / 64° | 3.8 | 10.7 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.9 |
| Sep | 70° / 56° | 3.4 | 10.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 58° / 46° | 3.7 | 12.1 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 46° / 36° | 2.8 | 11.6 | 3.4 | 9.5 | 1.1 |
| Dec | 36° / 28° | 2.5 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in Fall
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 26% of the time across fall.
Chance of precipitation in Fall
Muskegon gets around 10.0 in of rain and snow over 34 wet days across fall. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Fall
Most of fall feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Fall
Winds average 9 mph across fall.
Sunrise & sunset in Fall
Daylight runs from about 13 hours in early September to 9 h 06 min by late November. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Fall
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across fall, about 3.0 kWh/m².
Is fall a good time to visit Muskegon?
Our two travel scores rate fall for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
fall is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Muskegon.
What to pack for Muskegon in Fall
From fall's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In fall, Muskegon sees daytime highs around 58°F and nights near 46°F. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat and rain gear. About 34 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Muskegon in Fall
The nearest coast averages about 58°F across fall — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 10 mi away) is warmest in August at about 70°F and coldest in March near 36°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 24 to Sep 5 — about 1.4 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 39 | 37 | 36 | 38 | 43 | 55 | 67 | 70 | 67 | 58 | 49 | 43 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | Bracing |
| Feb | 37 | Bracing |
| Mar | 36 | Bracing |
| Apr | 38 | Bracing |
| May | 43 | Bracing |
| Jun | 55 | Bracing |
| Jul | 67 | Cool |
| Aug | 70 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 67 | Cool |
| Oct | 58 | Bracing |
| Nov | 49 | Bracing |
| Dec | 43 | Bracing |
UV index in Muskegon in Fall
Clear-sky midday UV across fall averages around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Muskegon peaks around June 20 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Muskegon?
Muskegon sits at 43.2°N, 86.2°W, 617 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Norton Shores, 4.3 mi away.
Topography around Muskegon
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Muskegon.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Muskegon has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 115 ft around an average of 610 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 240 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 810 ft.
The land around Muskegon is covered by artificial surfaces (32%), trees (31%) and water (24%) within 2 miles, trees (57%) and water (27%) within 10 miles, and water (45%) and trees (35%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Muskegon (43.2342°, -86.2484°, elevation 617 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.