Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Cadillac, MI. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5th in Cadillac sits right on winter's edge — the average high of 45° with a low of 25° tells the story of a town not quite done with the cold. Nearly half of all April 5ths have seen precipitation, and there's still a 1-in-5 chance of snow. The date has swung from -3° in 1972 to a remarkable 75° in 1997, so pack layers.
Cadillac earns its northern Michigan reputation with an all-time low of -43° recorded in January 1951 — one of the coldest readings anywhere in the Lower Peninsula. Summers have teeth too, topping out at 99° in July 1995, meaning this city has seen a 142-degree range in its recorded history. A single day in June 2008 dropped 6.1 inches of rain, and New Year's Day 1985 brought 14 inches of snow.
July and early August are your sweet spot for warmth, with highs peaking around 81° the week of July 16–22 and the year's heaviest rain arriving shortly after — plan outdoor events accordingly. January is brutally cold, with average highs barely clearing 25°, making it pure snow country for winter enthusiasts. Spring and fall are short and transitional; April averages 53° but still flirts with freezing nights.