Thanksgiving Climatology - Traverse City

Here is a look at some Thanksgiving 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 precipitation on Thanksgiving in Traverse City, but highs have generally been in the 30s/40s and lows in the 20s. It is also fairly common for Traverse City to see some rain and/or measurable snow on Thanksgiving.

Traverse City Thanksgiving Climate Extremes (1896-2022):
Warmest High Temperature: 65 degrees (2012)
Coldest High Temperature: 20 degrees (1930)
Coldest Low Temperature: 7 degrees (1950)
Warmest Low Temperature: 50 degrees (2012)
Most Precipitation: 0.62 inches (1981)
Most Snowfall: 4.9 inches (1952)
Greatest Snow Depth: 19 inches (1903)

Traverse City Thanksgiving Climate Averages (1896-2022):
Average High Temperature: 39 degrees
Average Low Temperature: 27 degrees
Average Precipitation: 0.06 inches
Average Snowfall: 0.4 inches
Average Snow Depth: 1 inch

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