Current weather conditions and live observations for Mackinac Island based on the nearest weather station observations (including METAR, SYNOP, ship and quickscat wind data). This is the most reliable place on surf-forecast.com to see what is happening with the weather in Mackinac Island right now. Also check out the current weather map overlays on our dynamic weather maps.
Current Weather near Mackinac Island
as reported by 5 closest weather stations
| Weather Station | Weather | Wind | Gusts | Temp. | Visibility | Visibility / Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUOY-CYGM4 14 km S3 m above sea level 29 minutes ago | 10.9 °C | - | - | |||
Cheboygan Airport 17 km SSW220 m above sea level 1 hour ago | moderate winds from the WNW (22 km/h at 290°) | 9 °C | 16 | 16 | ||
BUOY-SRLM4 18 km E3 m above sea level 2 hours ago | - (- km/h at -°) | 8.6 °C | - | - | ||
Mackinac Island Airport 22 km W220 m above sea level 1 hour ago | moderate winds from the WNW (20 km/h at 290°) | 8 °C | 16 | 16 | ||
BUOY-MACM4 27 km WSW3 m above sea level 56 minutes ago | moderate winds from the WNW (21 km/h at 300°) | - °C | - | - | ||
Pellston Airport 40 km SSW715 m above sea level 2 hours ago | light winds from the WNW (13 km/h at 300°) | 8.3 °C | 16 | 16 | ||
BUOY-DTLM4 44 km NE3 m above sea level 56 minutes ago | light winds from the WNW (18 km/h at 300°) | - °C | - | - | ||
Chippewa International Airport 54 km N718 m above sea level 2 hours ago | light winds from the W (17 km/h at 280°) | 5.6 °C | 16 | 16 -- - | ||
Drummond Island Airport 55 km ENE204 m above sea level 1 hour ago | light winds from the W (13 km/h at 280°) | 8.3 °C | 16 | 16 scattered | ||
BUOY-RCKM4 56 km NNE3 m above sea level 56 minutes ago | moderate winds from the WNW (22 km/h at 290°) | - °C | - | - |
* NOTE: not all weather observatories update at the same frequency which is the reason why some locations may show data from stations that are further away than known closer ones. We also include passing Ship data if it is recorded close to Mackinac Island and within an acceptable time window.

(42 km/h at 300°)