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Sat, Oct 17 · Week 7 · Conference game

Penn State at Michigan weather recap

Penn StateNittany Lions · 3-4 · Big Ten
18
atFinal
MichiganWolverines · 4-3 · Big Ten
21
Kickoff
Venue
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
TV
CBS
The short answer

It was 52°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 14 mph. Final: Penn State 18, Michigan 21.

Kickoff forecast (final issued)

Forecast not available yet

Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. Kickoff weather posts within a week.

Typical October at the stadium: highs near 62°17°, lows near 46°8°, rain on 36% of days.

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Stadium

Michigan Stadium

Stadium page
Michigan Stadium
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Surface
Turf
Roof
Open air
Field runs
south to north
Elevation
883 ft269 m
Map
Typical in October

Highs near 62°17°, lows near 46°8°. Rain on 36% of days, gusts over 30 mph on 27%, freezing on 2%. 10-year average.

Series history

First meeting in our records

Penn State vs Michigan: full series weather history

Game-day weather history

Recent games at Michigan Stadium

Actual kickoff weather at recent games
DateGameFinalKickoff weather
Sat, Sep 26, 2026Iowa at Michigan20–1970°21° · dry · 15 mph25 km/h gusts
Q&A

Penn State at Michigan: questions fans ask

What was the weather at Penn State at Michigan?

It was 52°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 14 mph. Final: Penn State 18, Michigan 21.

Does Michigan Stadium have a roof?

No. Michigan Stadium is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.