Drummond Island, MI

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A view of Big Shoals Bay on the southeastern end of Drummond Island

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
72°F
High: 72° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Station: KCIU
Observed at: 4:30 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 43%

This Afternoon:Sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. Wind around 0 mph.
Tonight:Patchy fog after 9pm. Clear. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. Wind around 0 mph.
Sunday:Patchy fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Excellent
  85 /100

Ideal conditions for boating. Comfortable temperature (high near 63°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for boating. Comfortable temperature (high near 70°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 63°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 70°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  85 /100

Ideal conditions for paddling. Comfortable temperature (high near 63°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for paddling. Comfortable temperature (high near 70°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 63°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 70°F), light wind, and clear forecast.



About Drummond Island

Drummond Island is an eastern Upper Peninsula island destination for boating, paddling, camping, fishing, shoreline exploration, and quieter outdoor escapes. Weather planning starts before arrival because ferry timing, wind, water conditions, and limited services can all affect the day. It is best approached with conservative water plans and flexible island backups.

Make the Most of a Drummond Island Day

Check ferry updates, wind, storms, and water conditions before building a full island outing. Calm dry days are best for boating, paddling, and campground plans, while windy or stormy days are better for shorter drives, protected shore stops, or low-key camp time. Keep extra margin because island logistics make sudden pivots harder.

Weather Tips for Drummond Island

  • Ferry and water plans can be affected by wind, storms, fog, and rougher lake conditions.
  • Paddling and boating require extra caution around cold water, open exposure, and changing wind.
  • Remote island roads and campsites can be slow to dry after rain.
  • Cool lake air and evening temperatures can surprise visitors in spring, fall, and cloudy summer weather.

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast as a way to choose the best version of Drummond Island, not as a simple yes-or-no answer. Match the wind, rain timing, temperature, and water or trail conditions to the activity that gives your group the safest and most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Drummond Island

🌤
72°F
High: 72° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Station: KCIU
Observed at: 4:30 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 43%
Sat ☀
71° 47°
0%
Sun 🌫
70° 47°
0%
Mon ☀
70° 47°
0%
Tue ⛅
68° 52°
0%
Wed 🌧
67° 50°
38%
Thu 🌧
67° 45°
36%
Fri 🌧
64° 42°
25%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

71° Sat 70° Sun 70° Mon 68° Tue 67° Wed 67° Thu 64° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

47° Sat 47° Sun 47° Mon 52° Tue 50° Wed 45° Thu 42° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 95 Wed 95 Thu 100 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 5:00 pm CDT