Labor Day Climatology - Traverse City

Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 to pay tribute to the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of America. Here is a look at some Labor Day weather statistics for Traverse City, with data going back to 1896.* As can be seen in the data below, there has been a wide spectrum of temperatures and rainfall on Labor Day in Traverse City, but highs have generally been in the 70s and lows in the 50s. It is also not uncommon for Traverse City to see some rain on Labor Day.

Traverse City Labor Day Climate Extremes (1896-2022):
Warmest High Temperature: 94 degrees (1913)
Coldest High Temperature: 57 degrees (1946)
Coldest Low Temperature: 40 degrees (1976, 1958)
Warmest Low Temperature: 79 degrees (1929)
Most Precipitation: 2.15 inches (1936)

Traverse City Labor Day Climate Averages (1896-2022):
Average High Temperature: 76 degrees
Average Low Temperature: 56 degrees
Average Precipitation: 0.12 inches

Below are graphs showing the frequency distribution of Labor Day high/low temperatures and precipitation for Traverse City. Click here for a full listing of Traverse City's Labor Day climate records.

*Data for Traverse City is derived from a composite of observations taken at both Cherry Capital Airport and the cooperative observing station at Munson Medical Center. This data is for informational purposes only and does not meet climatological standards. This data set may include periods with missing data.