Hessel, Michigan Weather
Hessel, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Hessel, Mackinac County.
Full aviation weather for Hessel is published on the Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD) page, 22 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Hessel have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Hessel: Chippewa County International Airport (KCIU) 27 km · Cheboygan County Airport (KSLH) 40 km · Drummond Island Airport (KDRM) 53 km · Sault Ste Marie Municipal Airport Sanderson Field (KANJ) 53 km · Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (KPLN) 56 km
Conditions reported at KMCD describe the airfield itself. Weather 22 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Hessel specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Hessel.
About Hessel, Michigan
Hessel rests on the northern shore of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a gentle curve of land meeting the vast, cool expanse of Lake Huron's northernmost bay. It lies 141.0 miles east-north-east of Door, WI (from Door, WI: bearing 63°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west of Cedarville. The air here carries the distinct, bracing scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding forests that press close to the water's edge. Small, weathered cottages, painted in shades of faded blue and sea-foam green, cluster along the shoreline, their porches often adorned with fishing nets and lobster traps, hinting at the lifeblood of this place. The water itself, a shifting palette of deep sapphire and aquamarine, laps at pebbled beaches, its surface often rippled by a persistent breeze that whispers through the pines. Beyond the immediate village, the landscape rises subtly into rolling terrain, cloaked in dense woodland where sunlight filters through a canopy of hardwoods and evergreens, creating a dappled, hushed interior. The history of Hessel is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people. For generations, the primary economy revolved around fishing, a trade that shaped the very character of the community, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and a deep understanding of the lake's moods. While commercial fishing still plays a role, the allure of Hessel has broadened, drawing visitors who appreciate its unpretentious charm and access to the pristine beauty of the surrounding Les Cheneaux Islands. These islands, a scattering of emerald jewels in the bay, offer sheltered coves and clear waters perfect for sailing and kayaking, and the annual antique boat show draws enthusiasts from far and wide, a vibrant testament to the enduring maritime heritage of Hessel. The rhythm of daily life here is dictated by the seasons and the gentle ebb and flow of the lake, a quiet cadence that has sustained this small corner of the Upper Peninsula for over a century.
Live animated radar for Hessel and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Hessel, Mackinac County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 46.004183°N, 84.425869°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 49745 |
| Area Code | 906 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hessel, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hessel, Michigan, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Hessel includes coordinates 46.004183°N, 84.425869°W, situated in Mackinac County. ZIP code 49745. Telephone area code: 906. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Detroit).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
