Idlewild, MI

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Michigan

Idlewild is a small unincorporated community in Lake County, Michigan. It is 2.6 miles W of Baldwin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49642.

Idlewild at a glance

State
Michigan
County
Lake County
ZIP code
49642
Nearest town
Baldwin (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
43.8869, -85.8025

Weather in Idlewild now

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Idlewild weather by the hour

Idlewild weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Idlewild.

This week in Idlewild

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idlewild

What is the weather usually like in Idlewild?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

7°27°47°66°86°28°13°Jan31°12°Feb42°20°Mar55°31°Apr68°43°May77°53°Jun81°57°Jul79°55°Aug72°47°Sep58°36°Oct44°28°Nov33°19°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan2.0"Feb2.6"Mar3.9"Apr3.8"May3.4"Jun3.5"Jul4.2"Aug3.0"Sep3.8"Oct3.1"Nov2.3"Dec

Best time to visit Idlewild: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIG RAPIDS WTP, MI US (USC00200779), adjusted for the elevation of Idlewild.

Idlewild weather month by month

January
28° 13°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 17.8 in of snow
February
31° 12°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 16.0 in of snow
March
42° 20°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
April
55° 31°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
May
68° 43°F
3.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
77° 53°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
81° 57°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
79° 55°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
72° 47°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
58° 36°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
44° 28°F
3.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
December
33° 19°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 14.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Idlewild through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:12 AM5:32 PM9 h 20 min
February7:40 AM6:14 PM10 h 34 min
March7:53 AM7:50 PM11 h 57 min
April6:57 AM8:28 PM13 h 30 min
May6:15 AM9:03 PM14 h 48 min
June5:58 AM9:29 PM15 h 30 min
July6:13 AM9:25 PM15 h 11 min
August6:46 AM8:49 PM14 h 2 min
September7:21 AM7:55 PM12 h 33 min
October7:56 AM7:01 PM11 h 4 min
November7:36 AM5:19 PM9 h 42 min
December8:09 AM5:07 PM8 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).

What is the weather like in Idlewild?

Idlewild has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).

It gets about 37.9 inches (963 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 61 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Idlewild is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Idlewild

The closest live webcam is Evart › North-west: Hersey Township, 20.1 miles E of Idlewild.

Evart › North-west: Hersey TownshipEvart · 20.1 mi EOn Windy
Hamlin Township › West: Big Sable Point LighthouseHamlin Township · 37.3 mi WOn Windy
Whitehall › South-west: Thompson Street - White RiverWhitehall · 42.8 mi SWOn Windy
Whitehall › North-west: Thompson Street - Ellenwood MarinaWhitehall · 42.8 mi SWOn Windy
Cedar SpringsCedar Springs · 47.5 mi SOn Windy
Frankfort: City of Frankfort, MichiganFrankfort · 56.0 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Idlewild.

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Questions about Idlewild

Where is Idlewild, MI?

Idlewild is an unincorporated community in Lake County, Michigan, 2.6 miles W of Baldwin.

What county is Idlewild in?

Idlewild is in Lake County, Michigan.

What is the ZIP code of Idlewild, MI?

The ZIP code for Idlewild is 49642.

What is the nearest town to Idlewild?

Baldwin, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Idlewild?

Yes. The closest is Evart › North-west: Hersey Township, 20.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Idlewild?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Idlewild?

February, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).

How much does it rain in Idlewild?

About 37.9 inches (963 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Idlewild?

Yes, about 61 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Idlewild?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Idlewild have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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