Mike Augustyniak Biography|Profile
Mike Augustyniak is a skilled American journalist who is currently working at WCCO as Director of Meteorology. In addition, he was drawn to Minnesota by a love of active weather, and the opportunity to forecast for some of the most weather-savvy television viewers in the country.
Mike Augustyniak Age|Birthday
How old is Augustyniak? He is 44 years of age as of 2024, Augustyniak was born in 1979, in New York City, New York, United States. However, he has not disclosed the date or month in which he was born.
Mike Augustyniak Education
He studied meteorology under several of the world’s leading research scientists at the University of Albany. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science, is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, one of only 250 AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologists in the world, and is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Furthermore, Mike received his Master of Science degree in Atmospheric Science, also from the University of Albany in May of 2008.
Mike Augustyniak Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70kgs.
Mike Augustyniak Family
He was born in the United state, however, he has not revealed information regarding his family members. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Mike Augustyniak Husband|Married |Gay
He is openly gay and together with his husband Eric Henderson also enjoys traveling, both around the U.S. and around the world.
Mike Augustyniak Children
Augustyniak likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he has children.
Mike Augustyniak WCCO
Augustyniak joined the WCCO team in 2008, and his forecasts have enabled you to prepare for several of the snowiest and coldest winters on record, the largest single-day tornado outbreak in Minnesota history, the launch of a fleet of next-generation weather satellites, how climate change is impacting Minnesotans and all of the small-but-important moments between.
In addition to watching him on WCCO, you may have also seen Mike appear nationally on shows like the Ellen DeGeneres Show, CBS Sunday Morning (where he serves as the show’s meteorologist), and many other CBS News outlets. His work has been recognized with multiple Emmy Awards for broadcast excellence.
His interest in weather began at an early age. “I think my curiosity about the weather was fueled by the fact that, as a little guy, I was absolutely petrified of thunderstorms!” he said.
“The answers I gave on a 40-question ‘interest survey’ were fed into a computer, and the computer returned several careers that I might enjoy,” he explained. “‘Meteorologist’ was one of the jobs the computer returned, and right then I knew it was the job for me.”
Mike Augustyniak Career
He studied meteorology under several of the world’s leading research scientists at the University of Albany. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science, is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, one of only 250 AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologists in the world, and is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Furthermore, Mike received his Master of Science degree in Atmospheric Science, also from the University of Albany in May of 2008. Findings from his master’s thesis — original research on a local terrain effect called Mohawk-Hudson Convergence — is currently in use to help meteorologists make more accurate forecasts around the region.
He is active in local and national non-profit organizations such as Be The Match, Twin Cities Pride, Twin Cities United Way, and more. When he is not working, he stays active by going to the gym, biking, mixing cocktails, and playing with his Boston Terrier named Lola. He and his husband also enjoy traveling, both around the U.S. and around the world.
Mike Augustyniak Salary|Net Worth
He has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which he earns from his broadcasting career.
Mike Augustyniak Social Media Platforms
Augustyniak is active on all social media accounts and often posts on his platforms. He has over 4.3k followers on Twitter, 3.1k followers on Facebook, and 2.9 k followers on Instagram.
Frequently asked questions about Augustyniak
Who is Mike Augustyniak?
Augustyniak is a skilled American journalist who is currently working at WCCO as Director of Meteorology. In addition, he was drawn to Minnesota by a love of active weather, and the opportunity to forecast for some of the most weather-savvy television viewers in the country.
Is Mike Augustyniak Married?
He is openly gay and together with his husband Eric Henderson, also enjoys traveling, both around the U.S. and around the world.
Where does Mike Augustyniak Live?
This information is currently under review and it will be updated as soon as it is available.
