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Retirement Living In Little Traverse Bay - Michigan


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Area Description

Nestled along the deepest harbor in the Great Lakes, lies the charming 100 year old waterfront community of Harbor Springs, waiting to welcome year-round visitors who want to soak up the sunsets, spectacular views from the bluffs above or settle in on the shores of our crystal clear water. Harbor Springs is a Resort for All Seasons!

Includes Cities/Towns: Harbor Springs, Petoskey.

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    Harbor Springs offers a wide variety of water activities such as sailing, boating, beaches, kayaking, swimming, etc. along with popular snow sports at two major ski resorts on the north side of town. Businesses offer both casual & fine dining, outdoor adventures year round, shopping, and more. An extensive trail system connect to Charlevoix and Mackinaw City for biking, walking, and running.

Harbor Springs and the surrounding area are known for beautiful beaches and fun waterfront activities.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Little Traverse Bay, Michigan?

For those of you that retire in Little Traverse Bay, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 20's and highs in the upper 20's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 10's. You may have a few days below 0°. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Little Traverse Bay! Assume many snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Little Traverse Bay such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Little Traverse Bay! Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.

Summertime in Little Traverse Bay is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.

If you retire in Little Traverse Bay, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  14 F°  20 F°  27 F°
 Feb  12 F°  21 F°  29 F°
 Mar  19 F°  29 F°  38 F°
 Apr  32 F°  42 F°  51 F°
 May  42 F°  52 F°  63 F°
 Jun  52 F°  62 F°  72 F°
 Jul  58 F°  67 F°  77 F°
 Aug  57 F°  66 F°  76 F°
 Sep  50 F°  59 F°  69 F°
 Oct  40 F°  48 F°  57 F°
 Nov  31 F°  37 F°  44 F°
 Dec  21 F°  26 F°  32 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  30  4
 Feb  0  27  4
 Mar  0  28  2
 Apr  0  15  0
 May  0  3  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  1  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  5  0
 Nov  0  17  0
 Dec  0  28  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  16  15 %
 Feb  1 "  12  15 %
 Mar  2 "  11  21 %
 Apr  3 "  11  29 %
 May  3 "  11  40 %
 Jun  3 "  11  51 %
 Jul  3 "  10  57 %
 Aug  3 "  11  57 %
 Sep  4 "  12  51 %
 Oct  4 "  15  39 %
 Nov  3 "  15  30 %
 Dec  2 "  17  21 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  30 "  29  16
 Feb  21 "  27  11
 Mar  11 "  22  7
 Apr  4 "  4  2
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  1 "  0  1
 Nov  10 "  7  6
 Dec  30 "  22  14


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