Black Lake Weather
Your daily forecast for visiting, camping, and boating on Black Lake — powered by the National Weather Service and refreshed twice a day.
Tonight
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers after 1am. Cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Light breeze
Comfortable for most watercraft. A gentle chop may build by afternoon.
Wind up to 10 mph
For Black Lake boaters & paddlers
Next 7 Days
63°
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
10 to 15 mph
33°
Partly Cloudy
10 to 15 mph
58°
Sunny
10 to 15 mph
30°
Mostly Clear
0 to 10 mph
66°
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph
46°
Partly Cloudy
10 to 15 mph
68°
Mostly Sunny
10 to 15 mph
36°
Mostly Clear
5 to 10 mph
64°
Sunny
5 to 15 mph
34°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
5 to 10 mph
64°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
5 to 10 mph
34°
Partly Cloudy
0 to 10 mph
68°
Sunny
5 to 10 mph
Next 24 Hours
10:00 PM
50°
1%
11:00 PM
49°
1%
12:00 AM
48°
1%
1:00 AM
47°
21%
2:00 AM
47°
47%
3:00 AM
46°
60%
4:00 AM
45°
59%
5:00 AM
43°
35%
6:00 AM
45°
32%
7:00 AM
46°
18%
8:00 AM
47°
42%
9:00 AM
52°
46%
10:00 AM
56°
36%
11:00 AM
59°
23%
12:00 PM
59°
10%
1:00 PM
61°
5%
2:00 PM
61°
11%
3:00 PM
61°
8%
4:00 PM
62°
8%
5:00 PM
61°
8%
6:00 PM
60°
0%
7:00 PM
57°
0%
8:00 PM
50°
0%
9:00 PM
48°
0%
On the Lake & Around the Park
Wind & waves
Black Lake is large and open — afternoon winds can build a real chop. Check the boating-condition card above before launching any small craft.
Dress in layers
Northern Michigan mornings on the water run cool even in midsummer. Bring a jacket for early paddles and evening campfires.
Rain & storms
Thunderstorms can roll in fast over the lake. If you hear thunder, head to shore immediately — lightning danger is real on open water.
Sun & UV
Sun reflects off the water and intensifies exposure. Use sunscreen, wear a hat, and drink plenty of water on hot days.
Visibility
Fog can settle over Black Lake in the early morning. If visibility drops, delay boating until it lifts.
Official alerts
Any active National Weather Service watches or warnings for this area appear at the top of this page in red.
Heading to the park?
Camping, cabins, and pavilion reservations go through the official Michigan DNR portal.
Reserve on MI DNR Park tipsAbout this forecast
Weather data is provided by the U.S. National Weather Service (api.weather.gov), a free public resource. This page refreshes approximately twice daily. Always check conditions before heading out — lake weather can change quickly.
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