Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Weather
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Saint Clair Shores, Macomb County.
Full aviation weather for Saint Clair Shores is published on the Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (KMTC) page, 14 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 Saint Clair Shores 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 Saint Clair Shores: Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (KDET) 14 km · Oakland Troy Airport (KVLL) 24 km · Robertson Field (KD99) 39 km · Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) 47 km · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (KDTW) 50 km
Conditions reported at KMTC describe the airfield itself. Weather 14 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Saint Clair Shores specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
Saint Clair Shores is a ribbon of lakeside life, where the flat, fertile terrain of southeastern Michigan meets the expansive, sometimes restless, waters of Lake St. Clair. The air here carries a distinct, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and the faint, salty tang of the Great Lake, particularly potent after a spring rain. Streets are lined with mature trees, their leaves forming a verdant canopy that filters the bright summer sun into shifting patterns on well-kept lawns and driveways. Beyond the residential neighborhoods, the shoreline opens up, revealing a vibrant, active waterfront, a place where the pulse of the community beats in time with the lapping waves. The land itself, a gentle, unassuming plain, seems to have been shaped by the steady, persistent hand of water, its character defined by the broad, blue horizon. This stretch of Macomb County has a history as varied as the boats that now ply its waters. Originally a landscape of farms and small settlements, Saint Clair Shores began its transformation in the early 20th century, evolving into a popular summer resort destination before becoming a thriving suburban community. The legacy of its agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the occasional open field, a quiet reminder of the fertile soil that once sustained it. Today, the local economy is largely driven by its proximity to the lake and the Detroit metropolitan area, with a strong emphasis on retail, services, and a robust marine industry. The picturesque Nautical Mile, a stretch of Jefferson Avenue along the lake, buzzes with activity, showcasing marinas, waterfront restaurants, and a lively atmosphere that draws visitors and residents alike to celebrate the unique connection Saint Clair Shores holds with its magnificent watery namesake.
Live animated radar for Saint Clair Shores 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 | Saint Clair Shores, Macomb County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42.49698°N, 82.888805°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48081, 48080, 48082 |
| Area Code | 313 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Saint Clair Shores, 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 Saint Clair Shores includes coordinates 42.496980°N, 82.888805°W, situated in Macomb County. ZIP code 48081, 48080, 48082. Telephone area code: 313. 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.
