Traverse City weather in November
In November, Traverse City sees average daytime highs of 43°F and overnight lows near 34°F, with 2.8 in of precipitation across 13.3 wet days and about 9.4 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 48°F in the first days to 39°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in November, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 54 min at the start of November to 8 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Traverse City's 10th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Traverse City's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 43°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 34°
- 5th coldest
- Precipitation
- 2.8 in
- 13.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 18 min
- 7:48 AM – 5:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 10 mph
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.54 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.6
- out of 10
Traverse City is city in and seat of Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States.
- Density
- 679/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1891
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Highs ease over the month, from about 48°F in the first days to 39°F by the end.
A typical November day in Traverse City reaches about 43°F in the afternoon and slips back to 34°F overnight — a 10°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°F and 55°F. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 12°F cooler than October and about 10°F warmer than December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 |
| Avg low (°F) | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 38 |
| 2 | 48 | 38 |
| 3 | 48 | 37 |
| 4 | 48 | 37 |
| 5 | 47 | 37 |
| 6 | 47 | 36 |
| 7 | 47 | 36 |
| 8 | 46 | 36 |
| 9 | 46 | 35 |
| 10 | 46 | 35 |
| 11 | 45 | 35 |
| 12 | 45 | 34 |
| 13 | 44 | 34 |
| 14 | 44 | 34 |
| 15 | 44 | 33 |
| 16 | 43 | 33 |
| 17 | 43 | 33 |
| 18 | 42 | 33 |
| 19 | 42 | 33 |
| 20 | 42 | 32 |
| 21 | 41 | 32 |
| 22 | 41 | 32 |
| 23 | 41 | 31 |
| 24 | 40 | 31 |
| 25 | 40 | 31 |
| 26 | 40 | 31 |
| 27 | 39 | 31 |
| 28 | 39 | 30 |
| 29 | 38 | 30 |
| 30 | 38 | 30 |
How November really feels in Traverse City
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 30 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Traverse City weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 8th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 17° | 2.1 | 11.8 | 13.9 | 9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 16° | 1.6 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 38° / 23° | 2.1 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 11.6 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 50° / 34° | 3.2 | 11 | 3.5 | 13.2 | 2.3 |
| May | 62° / 45° | 3.2 | 10.9 | 0.2 | 14.6 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 71° / 55° | 3.1 | 10 | 0 | 15.3 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 76° / 61° | 3.3 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 75° / 60° | 3.3 | 10.6 | 0 | 13.9 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 69° / 53° | 3.2 | 11.6 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 56° / 43° | 3.7 | 14 | 0.4 | 10.7 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 43° / 34° | 2.8 | 13.3 | 6.6 | 9.4 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 34° / 26° | 2.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 8.7 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 81%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Cloudier (%) | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 73 |
| 2 | 26 | 74 |
| 3 | 26 | 74 |
| 4 | 26 | 74 |
| 5 | 25 | 75 |
| 6 | 24 | 76 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 21 | 79 |
| 11 | 20 | 80 |
| 12 | 20 | 80 |
| 13 | 20 | 80 |
| 14 | 19 | 81 |
| 15 | 19 | 81 |
| 16 | 19 | 81 |
| 17 | 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 16 | 84 |
| 19 | 16 | 84 |
| 20 | 16 | 84 |
| 21 | 15 | 85 |
| 22 | 15 | 85 |
| 23 | 15 | 85 |
| 24 | 15 | 85 |
| 25 | 15 | 85 |
| 26 | 15 | 85 |
| 27 | 14 | 86 |
| 28 | 13 | 87 |
| 29 | 13 | 87 |
| 30 | 13 | 87 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Traverse City gets around 2.8 in of rain and snow over 13.3 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 44% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days, and about 7 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Snow chance (%) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 8 |
| 2 | 45 | 9 |
| 3 | 45 | 11 |
| 4 | 45 | 12 |
| 5 | 45 | 13 |
| 6 | 45 | 14 |
| 7 | 44 | 15 |
| 8 | 44 | 16 |
| 9 | 44 | 17 |
| 10 | 44 | 18 |
| 11 | 44 | 19 |
| 12 | 43 | 20 |
| 13 | 43 | 21 |
| 14 | 43 | 22 |
| 15 | 43 | 23 |
| 16 | 43 | 23 |
| 17 | 43 | 24 |
| 18 | 43 | 25 |
| 19 | 43 | 25 |
| 20 | 44 | 26 |
| 21 | 44 | 27 |
| 22 | 44 | 27 |
| 23 | 45 | 28 |
| 24 | 45 | 29 |
| 25 | 45 | 30 |
| 26 | 46 | 31 |
| 27 | 46 | 33 |
| 28 | 46 | 34 |
| 29 | 46 | 35 |
| 30 | 46 | 36 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 10 mph in November, the windiest month of the year.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 10 mph on the calmest days to 10 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | light breeze |
| 2 | 10 | light breeze |
| 3 | 10 | light breeze |
| 4 | 10 | light breeze |
| 5 | 10 | light breeze |
| 6 | 10 | light breeze |
| 7 | 10 | light breeze |
| 8 | 10 | light breeze |
| 9 | 10 | light breeze |
| 10 | 10 | light breeze |
| 11 | 10 | light breeze |
| 12 | 10 | light breeze |
| 13 | 10 | light breeze |
| 14 | 10 | light breeze |
| 15 | 10 | light breeze |
| 16 | 10 | light breeze |
| 17 | 10 | light breeze |
| 18 | 10 | light breeze |
| 19 | 10 | light breeze |
| 20 | 10 | light breeze |
| 21 | 10 | light breeze |
| 22 | 10 | light breeze |
| 23 | 10 | light breeze |
| 24 | 10 | light breeze |
| 25 | 10 | light breeze |
| 26 | 10 | light breeze |
| 27 | 10 | light breeze |
| 28 | 10 | light breeze |
| 29 | 10 | light breeze |
| 30 | 10 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 9 h 54 min at the start of November to 8 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 7:28 AM to 8:05 AM, and sunset from 5:25 PM to 4:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:32 | 7:33 | 7:34 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:56 | 7:57 | 7:58 | 7:59 | 8:01 | 8:02 | 8:03 | 8:04 | 8:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:13 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:10 | 5:09 | 5:08 | 5:07 | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:59 | 4:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.9 | 7:28 | 5:25 |
| 2 | 9.9 | 7:29 | 5:23 |
| 3 | 9.9 | 7:30 | 5:22 |
| 4 | 9.8 | 7:32 | 5:21 |
| 5 | 9.8 | 7:33 | 5:19 |
| 6 | 9.7 | 7:34 | 5:18 |
| 7 | 9.7 | 7:36 | 5:17 |
| 8 | 9.6 | 7:37 | 5:16 |
| 9 | 9.6 | 7:39 | 5:15 |
| 10 | 9.6 | 7:40 | 5:13 |
| 11 | 9.5 | 7:41 | 5:12 |
| 12 | 9.5 | 7:43 | 5:11 |
| 13 | 9.4 | 7:44 | 5:10 |
| 14 | 9.4 | 7:45 | 5:09 |
| 15 | 9.4 | 7:47 | 5:08 |
| 16 | 9.3 | 7:48 | 5:07 |
| 17 | 9.3 | 7:49 | 5:07 |
| 18 | 9.3 | 7:51 | 5:06 |
| 19 | 9.2 | 7:52 | 5:05 |
| 20 | 9.2 | 7:53 | 5:04 |
| 21 | 9.1 | 7:54 | 5:03 |
| 22 | 9.1 | 7:56 | 5:03 |
| 23 | 9.1 | 7:57 | 5:02 |
| 24 | 9.1 | 7:58 | 5:01 |
| 25 | 9.0 | 7:59 | 5:01 |
| 26 | 9.0 | 8:01 | 5:00 |
| 27 | 9.0 | 8:02 | 5:00 |
| 28 | 8.9 | 8:03 | 4:59 |
| 29 | 8.9 | 8:04 | 4:59 |
| 30 | 8.9 | 8:05 | 4:58 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 1.54 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.13 kWh/m² to a high of 6.49 kWh/m² in June across the year — November's 1.54 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.2 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.2 | Dim |
Is November a good time to visit Traverse City?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Traverse City.
What to pack for Traverse City in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Traverse City sees daytime highs around 43°F and nights near 34°F. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat and rain gear. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Traverse City in November
The nearest coast averages about 48°F in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 68°F and coldest in March near 35°F.
The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 38 | 36 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 50 | 64 | 68 | 65 | 56 | 48 | 42 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Bracing |
| Feb | 36 | Bracing |
| Mar | 35 | Bracing |
| Apr | 37 | Bracing |
| May | 40 | Bracing |
| Jun | 50 | Bracing |
| Jul | 64 | Cool |
| Aug | 68 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 65 | Cool |
| Oct | 56 | Bracing |
| Nov | 48 | Bracing |
| Dec | 42 | Bracing |
UV index in Traverse City in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Traverse City peaks around June 18 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 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 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Traverse City?
Traverse City sits at 44.8°N, 85.6°W, 597 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Mackinac Island, 89 mi away.
Topography around Traverse City
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Traverse City.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Traverse City has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 404 ft around an average of 627 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 679 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,224 ft.
The land around Traverse City is covered by water (33%), trees (32%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 2 miles, trees (48%), water (25%) and grassland (22%) within 10 miles, and trees (49%) and water (37%) 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 Traverse City (44.7631°, -85.6206°, elevation 597 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).