Weather on October 2 at Isle Royale
Isle Royale National Park
Based on 50 years of data from Houghton, MI
Planning Your Visit
October 2nd in Isle Royale National Park (via Houghton, MI) typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 60°F and lows near 43°F. Over 50 years of records, the warmest October 2nd was in 2023 (76°F average), while the coldest was 2003 (34°F) — a 42°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 34% of October 2nd dates historically, with the wettest October 2nd recording 1.63" of rain. The last decade has been 4.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 2nd in Isle Royale? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 72°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 62°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 76°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 45°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 48°F | 43°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2018 | 55°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 71°F | 53°F | 1.63" | -- |
| 2016 | 70°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 55°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 61°F | 54°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2013 | 70°F | 51°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2012 | 59°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 63°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 48°F | 31°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2009 | 48°F | 43°F | 1.32" | -- |
| 2008 | 50°F | 39°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2007 | 67°F | 53°F | 1.45" | -- |
| 2006 | 70°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 50°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 42°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 67°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 70°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 76°F | 51°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 1999 | 48°F | 38°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 1998 | 51°F | 43°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 68°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 78°F | 38°F | 0.33" | 0" |
| 1995 | 52°F | 40°F | 0.33" | 0" |
| 1994 | 56°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 41°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 57°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 67°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 64°F | 37°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 1988 | 50°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 60°F | 51°F | 0.84" | 0" |
| 1981 | 43°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 47°F | 36°F | 0.61" | 0" |
| 1979 | 52°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 54°F | 48°F | 1.27" | 0" |
| 1977 | 52°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 67°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 58°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 43°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 67°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 56°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 59°F | 53°F | 0.66" | 0" |