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Western Michigan Football Kickoff Temperatures Since 2006

Since 2006, Western Michigan has played 112 home games with a kickoff temperature. Of the 109 whose stadium is confirmed, the coldest was 21°F on Nov. 30, 2024, against Eastern Michigan. The hottest was 89°F on Sept. 23, 2017, against Wagner. Western Michigan is 4-1 at 32°F or colder and has not played a home game at 90°F or hotter.

Western Michigan Home Record by Kickoff Temperature Since 2006

Kickoff temperatureoutdoor gamesGamesat homeRecordW-LRankof FBS schools ranked
20–29°F21-1—
30–39°F1210-210 of 52
40–49°F2212-1051 of 88
50–59°F2313-1066 of 118
60–69°F2419-521 of 124
70–79°F2012-884 of 128
80–89°F97-251 of 125
32°F or colder54-16 of 24

Western Michigan 10 Coldest Home Games Since 2006

#Dateweek or gameGamefinal scoreKickofftemperatureStadium
1Nov. 30, 2024Week 14Eastern Michigan 18, Western Michigan 2621°FSingle readingWaldo Stadium
2Nov. 28, 2014Week 14Northern Illinois 31, Western Michigan 2125°FWaldo Stadium
3Nov. 15, 2014Week 12Eastern Michigan 7, Western Michigan 5130°FWaldo Stadium
4Nov. 20, 2018Week 13Northern Illinois 21, Western Michigan 2832°FWaldo Stadium
5Nov. 11, 2025Week 12Ohio 13, Western Michigan 1732°FWaldo Stadium
6Nov. 24, 2007Week 13Temple 3, Western Michigan 1633°FWaldo Stadium
7Nov. 5, 2019Week 11Ball State 31, Western Michigan 3533°FWaldo Stadium
8Nov. 11, 2020Week 11Toledo 38, Western Michigan 4133°FWaldo Stadium
9Nov. 19, 2016Week 12Buffalo 0, Western Michigan 3834°FWaldo Stadium
10Dec. 5, 2020Week 14Eastern Michigan 53, Western Michigan 4235°FWaldo Stadium

Western Michigan 10 Hottest Home Games Since 2006

#Dateweek or gameGamefinal scoreKickofftemperatureStadium
1Sept. 23, 2017Week 4Wagner 14, Western Michigan 4989°FSingle readingWaldo Stadium
2Sept. 14, 2024Week 3Bethune-Cookman 31, Western Michigan 5984°FSingle readingWaldo Stadium
3Sept. 20, 2025Week 4Toledo 13, Western Michigan 1484°FSingle readingWaldo Stadium
4Sept. 16, 2017Week 3Idaho 28, Western Michigan 3783°FSingle readingWaldo Stadium
5Sept. 15, 2018Week 3Delaware State 0, Western Michigan 6883°FSingle readingWaldo Stadium
6Sept. 11, 2021Week 2Illinois State 0, Western Michigan 2883°FWaldo Stadium
7Aug. 31, 2018Week 1Syracuse 55, Western Michigan 4281°FWaldo Stadium
8Oct. 6, 2007Week 6Akron 39, Western Michigan 3880°FWaldo Stadium
9Oct. 8, 2011Week 6Bowling Green 21, Western Michigan 4579°FWaldo Stadium
10Sept. 4, 2015Week 1Michigan State 37, Western Michigan 2479°FWaldo Stadium

One more game was also 79°F at kickoff.

These lists take only home games whose stadium is confirmed: 109 of Western Michigan's 112 home games with a kickoff temperature. All 112 count in the home record above.

Western Michigan Road and Neutral-Site Temperatures, 2006–2026

Every Western Michigan road and neutral-site game with a kickoff temperature, coldest first. Select a column heading to sort.

Gamefinal score
Nov. 12, 2019Week 12Western Michigan 37, Ohio 34Road23°FPeden Stadium
Nov. 26, 2013Week 14Western Michigan 14, Northern Illinois 33Road25°FHuskie Stadium
Nov. 26, 2010Week 13Western Michigan 41, Bowling Green 7Road30°FDoyt L. Perry Stadium
Nov. 13, 2018Week 12Western Michigan 41, Ball State 42Road30°FScheumann Stadium
Nov. 16, 2022Week 12Western Michigan 12, Central Michigan 10Road31°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Nov. 25, 2008Week 14Western Michigan 22, Ball State 45Road34°FScheumann Stadium
Nov. 5, 2010Week 10Western Michigan 22, Central Michigan 26Road34°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Nov. 23, 2021Week 13Western Michigan 42, Northern Illinois 21Road35°FHuskie Stadium
Nov. 3, 2012Week 10Western Michigan 42, Central Michigan 31Road36°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Nov. 16, 2021Week 12Western Michigan 21, Eastern Michigan 22Road36°FRynearson Stadium
Nov. 22, 2014Week 13Western Michigan 32, Central Michigan 20Road37°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Nov. 10, 2006Week 11Western Michigan 7, Central Michigan 31Road39°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Nov. 16, 2011Week 12Western Michigan 24, Miami (OH) 21Road39°FYager Stadium
Nov. 18, 2020Week 12Western Michigan 52, Central Michigan 44Road40°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Nov. 18, 2025Week 13Western Michigan 35, Northern Illinois 19Road40°FHuskie Stadium
Nov. 1, 2014Week 10Western Michigan 41, Miami (OH) 10Road41°FYager Stadium
Dec. 21, 2018Bowl gameWestern Michigan 18, BYU 49Neutral site41°FAlbertsons Stadium
Nov. 26, 2019Week 14Western Michigan 14, Northern Illinois 17Road41°FHuskie Stadium
Nov. 15, 2017Week 12Western Michigan 31, Northern Illinois 35Road42°FHuskie Stadium
Nov. 14, 2023Week 12Western Michigan 0, Northern Illinois 24Road42°FHuskie Stadium
Dec. 20, 2014Bowl gameWestern Michigan 24, Air Force 38Neutral site43°FAlbertsons Stadium
Oct. 29, 2015Week 9Western Michigan 58, Eastern Michigan 28Road43°FRynearson Stadium
Nov. 12, 2024Week 12Western Michigan 13, Bowling Green 31Road43°FDoyt L. Perry Stadium
Oct. 20, 2018Week 8Western Michigan 35, Central Michigan 10Road46°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Nov. 17, 2007Week 12Western Michigan 28, Iowa 19Road48°FKinnick Stadium
Oct. 17, 2015Week 7Western Michigan 49, Ohio 14Road48°FPeden Stadium
Nov. 18, 2015Week 12Western Michigan 19, Northern Illinois 27Road48°FHuskie Stadium
Nov. 24, 2017Week 13Western Michigan 10, Toledo 37Road49°FGlass Bowl
Nov. 25, 2025Week 14Western Michigan 31, Eastern Michigan 21Road49°FRynearson Stadium
Oct. 31, 2009Week 9Western Michigan 14, Kent State 26Road50°FSingle readingDix Stadium
Oct. 18, 2014Week 8Western Michigan 26, Bowling Green 14Road50°FDoyt L. Perry Stadium
Dec. 30, 2019Bowl gameWestern Kentucky 23, Western Michigan 20Neutral site50°FGerald J. Ford Stadium
Oct. 3, 2009Week 5Western Michigan 3, Northern Illinois 38Road51°FHuskie Stadium
Oct. 19, 2019Week 8Western Michigan 27, Eastern Michigan 34Road51°FRynearson Stadium
Oct. 27, 2007Week 9Western Michigan 2, Eastern Michigan 19Road52°FRynearson Stadium
Oct. 18, 2008Week 8Western Michigan 28, Central Michigan 38Road52°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Oct. 20, 2012Week 8Western Michigan 24, Kent State 41Road52°FDix Stadium
Oct. 13, 2018Week 7Western Michigan 42, Bowling Green 35Road52°FDoyt L. Perry Stadium
Nov. 10, 2012Week 11Western Michigan 24, Buffalo 29Road53°FUB Stadium
Oct. 28, 2023Week 9Western Michigan 45, Eastern Michigan 21Road53°FRynearson Stadium
Oct. 10, 2009Week 6Western Michigan 58, Toledo 26Road54°FGlass Bowl
Oct. 22, 2011Week 8Western Michigan 10, Eastern Michigan 14Road54°FRynearson Stadium
Nov. 19, 2024Week 13Western Michigan 14, Central Michigan 16Road54°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Oct. 17, 2026Week 7Western Michigan 21, Central Michigan 14Road54°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Oct. 26, 2013Week 9Western Michigan 31, UMass 30Road55°FGillette Stadium
Nov. 8, 2016Week 11Western Michigan 37, Kent State 21Road55°FDix Stadium
Oct. 23, 2021Week 8Western Michigan 15, Toledo 34Road55°FGlass Bowl
Nov. 9, 2013Week 11Western Michigan 32, Eastern Michigan 35Road56°FRynearson Stadium
Oct. 25, 2025Week 9Western Michigan 17, Miami (OH) 26Road56°FYager Stadium
Sept. 15, 2007Week 3Western Michigan 24, Missouri 52Road57°FMemorial Stadium (Columbia)
Oct. 13, 2007Week 7Western Michigan 17, Northern Illinois 13Road57°FHuskie Stadium
Sept. 4, 2010Week 1Western Michigan 14, Michigan State 38Road57°FSpartan Stadium
Nov. 27, 2015Week 13Western Michigan 35, Toledo 30Road57°FGlass Bowl
Oct. 21, 2023Week 8Western Michigan 17, Ohio 20Road57°FPeden Stadium
Oct. 21, 2006Week 8Western Michigan 41, Ball State 27Road58°FScheumann Stadium
Oct. 11, 2014Week 7Western Michigan 42, Ball State 38Road58°FScheumann Stadium
Dec. 12, 2020Week 15Western Michigan 27, Ball State 30Road58°FSingle readingScheumann Stadium
Oct. 15, 2011Week 7Western Michigan 22, Northern Illinois 51Road59°FHuskie Stadium
Sept. 21, 2013Week 4Western Michigan 3, Iowa 59Road59°FSingle readingKinnick Stadium
Nov. 7, 2009Week 10Western Michigan 14, Michigan State 49Road61°FSingle readingSpartan Stadium
Oct. 1, 2016Week 5Western Michigan 49, Central Michigan 10Road61°FKelly/Shorts Stadium
Nov. 2, 2022Week 10Western Michigan 9, Bowling Green 13Road61°FSingle readingDoyt L. Perry Stadium
Oct. 3, 2026Week 5Western Michigan 20, Buffalo 17Road61°FUB Stadium
Oct. 23, 2010Week 8Western Michigan 56, Akron 10Road62°FInfoCision Stadium
Oct. 5, 2019Week 6Western Michigan 24, Toledo 31Road62°FGlass Bowl
Nov. 4, 2020Week 10Western Michigan 58, Akron 13Road62°FInfoCision Stadium
Sept. 7, 2024Week 2Western Michigan 0, Ohio State 56Road62°FSingle readingOhio Stadium
Aug. 29, 2025Week 1Western Michigan 6, Michigan State 23Road62°FSingle readingSpartan Stadium
Nov. 14, 2009Week 11Western Michigan 35, Eastern Michigan 14Road63°FSingle readingRynearson Stadium
Oct. 7, 2023Week 6Western Michigan 28, Mississippi State 41Road63°FDavis Wade Stadium
Dec. 14, 2024Bowl gameSouth Alabama 30, Western Michigan 23Neutral site63°FCramton Bowl
Dec. 19, 2025Bowl gameKennesaw State 6, Western Michigan 41Neutral site63°FBrooks Stadium (SC)
Sept. 29, 2007Week 5Western Michigan 42, Toledo 28Road64°FGlass Bowl
Sept. 24, 2011Week 4Western Michigan 20, Illinois 23Road64°FMemorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Nov. 8, 2011Week 11Western Michigan 63, Toledo 66Road64°FGlass Bowl
Sept. 14, 2013Week 3Western Michigan 17, Northwestern 38Road64°FSingle readingRyan Field (through 2023)
Sept. 8, 2018Week 2Western Michigan 3, Michigan 49Road64°FMichigan Stadium
Oct. 19, 2024Week 8Western Michigan 48, Buffalo 41Road64°FUB Stadium
Nov. 18, 2006Week 12Western Michigan 20, Florida State 28Road65°FDoak Campbell Stadium
Oct. 16, 2010Week 7Western Michigan 20, Notre Dame 44Road65°FSingle readingNotre Dame Stadium
Oct. 1, 2011Week 5Western Michigan 38, UConn 31Road65°FPratt & Whitney Stadium
Sept. 9, 2017Week 2Western Michigan 14, Michigan State 28Road66°FSpartan Stadium
Oct. 13, 2012Week 7Western Michigan 24, Ball State 30Road67°FScheumann Stadium
Sept. 15, 2012Week 3Western Michigan 23, Minnesota 28Road68°FSingle readingHuntington Bank Stadium
Sept. 27, 2014Week 5Western Michigan 17, Virginia Tech 35Road68°FLane Stadium
Oct. 2, 2021Week 5Western Michigan 24, Buffalo 17Road69°FUB Stadium
Sept. 23, 2023Week 4Western Michigan 31, Toledo 49Road69°FGlass Bowl
Sept. 29, 2018Week 5Western Michigan 40, Miami (OH) 39Road70°FYager Stadium
Aug. 30, 2024Week 1Western Michigan 14, Wisconsin 28Road70°FSingle readingCamp Randall Stadium
Sept. 2, 2006Week 1Western Michigan 20, Indiana 39Road71°FMemorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
Oct. 11, 2008Week 7Western Michigan 34, Buffalo 28Road71°FUB Stadium
Sept. 28, 2024Week 5Western Michigan 20, Marshall 27Road71°FJoan C. Edwards Stadium
Sept. 16, 2006Week 3Western Michigan 17, Virginia 10Road72°FScott Stadium
Oct. 5, 2013Week 6Western Michigan 20, Toledo 47Road72°FGlass Bowl
Sept. 3, 2016Week 1Western Michigan 22, Northwestern 21Road72°FRyan Field (through 2023)
Oct. 21, 2017Week 8Western Michigan 20, Eastern Michigan 17Road72°FRynearson Stadium
Sept. 5, 2026Week 1Western Michigan 12, Michigan 13Road72°FSingle readingMichigan Stadium
Sept. 27, 2008Week 5Western Michigan 7, Temple 3Road73°FLincoln Financial Field
Sept. 12, 2015Week 2Western Michigan 17, Georgia Southern 43Road73°FAllen E. Paulson Stadium
Sept. 26, 2015Week 4Western Michigan 12, Ohio State 38Road73°FOhio Stadium
Nov. 1, 2016Week 10Western Michigan 52, Ball State 20Road73°FSingle readingScheumann Stadium
Sept. 7, 2019Week 2Western Michigan 17, Michigan State 51Road73°FSingle readingSpartan Stadium
Oct. 9, 2010Week 6Western Michigan 45, Ball State 16Road74°FSingle readingScheumann Stadium
Sept. 4, 2021Week 1Western Michigan 14, Michigan 47Road74°FSingle readingMichigan Stadium
Sept. 24, 2022Week 4Western Michigan 6, San Jose State 34Road74°FSingle readingCEFCU Stadium
Sept. 12, 2009Week 2Western Michigan 19, Indiana 23Road75°FMemorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
Oct. 15, 2016Week 7Western Michigan 41, Akron 0Road75°FInfoCision Stadium
Sept. 1, 2012Week 1Western Michigan 7, Illinois 24Road76°FMemorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Oct. 22, 2022Week 8Western Michigan 16, Miami (OH) 10Road77°FYager Stadium
Sept. 16, 2023Week 3Western Michigan 10, Iowa 41Road77°FKinnick Stadium
Sept. 5, 2009Week 1Western Michigan 7, Michigan 31Road78°FMichigan Stadium
Sept. 1, 2007Week 1Western Michigan 24, West Virginia 62Road79°FMilan Puskar Stadium
Aug. 30, 2014Week 1Western Michigan 34, Purdue 43Road79°FRoss-Ade Stadium
Oct. 7, 2017Week 6Western Michigan 71, Buffalo 68Road79°FUB Stadium
Sept. 18, 2021Week 3Western Michigan 44, Pittsburgh 41Road79°FSingle readingAcrisure Stadium
Oct. 5, 2024Week 6Western Michigan 45, Ball State 42Road79°FScheumann Stadium
Oct. 4, 2025Week 6Western Michigan 21, UMass 3Road80°FWarren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Aug. 30, 2013Week 1Western Michigan 13, Michigan State 26Road81°FSpartan Stadium
Sept. 17, 2016Week 3Western Michigan 34, Illinois 10Road81°FMemorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Sept. 2, 2022Week 1Western Michigan 13, Michigan State 35Road82°FSingle readingSpartan Stadium
Sept. 10, 2022Week 2Western Michigan 37, Ball State 30Road84°FScheumann Stadium
Aug. 30, 2008Week 1Western Michigan 24, Nebraska 47Road88°FMemorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
Sept. 22, 2018Week 4Western Michigan 34, Georgia State 15Road88°FCenter Parc Stadium
Sept. 19, 2026Week 3Western Michigan 28, Rice 21Road90°FSingle readingRice Stadium
Sept. 2, 2017Week 1Western Michigan 31, USC 49Road93°FLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Sept. 13, 2025Week 3Western Michigan 0, Illinois 38Road93°FSingle readingMemorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
Sept. 3, 2011Week 1Western Michigan 10, Michigan 34Road94°FMichigan Stadium

Western Michigan has played nine games at dome and retractable-roof stadiums since 2006; they are in the full game list and not counted here.

Western Michigan Kickoff Temperatures Since 2006: Three Questions

What was the coldest Western Michigan home game since 2006?
Nov. 30, 2024: Eastern Michigan 18, Western Michigan 26, at Waldo Stadium, at 21°F.
What was the hottest Western Michigan home game since 2006?
Sept. 23, 2017: Wagner 14, Western Michigan 49, at Waldo Stadium, at 89°F.
What is the Western Michigan home record at 32°F or colder since 2006?
4-1 in five games.

Kickoff temperatures come from NOAA airport weather records (GHCNh): the reading nearest kickoff, within an hour, at one fixed airport for each stadium. Game data provided by CollegeFootballData.com. Games at dome and retractable-roof stadiums are shown but left out of every record and list, whatever the roof position. A temperature with no second reading within 2°F to check it is marked “Single reading”, and a game whose stadium no official source confirms is marked and left out of the lists. Home records count every home game with a kickoff temperature, including games that cannot appear in the lists. When games tie at the end of a list, the line under it counts the rest.

Updated: October 25, 2026