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G. Marsten Dame Marina

Michigan

About

G. Marsten Dame Marina is a public lake beach in Michigan, about 0.2 miles from the town of Northport. It's a straightforward stop for a day on the water, close enough to town to fit easily into a short trip. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July and August highs reach about 75°F with lows near 59°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Northport. Winters are cold and snowy, with January highs around 29°F. For a longer outing on the water, the Lake Michigan Water Trail Northwest, a canoeing route, lies about 9.6 miles away.

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G. Marsten Dame Marina

Michigan

Data: US EPA BEACON (Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification). Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–75°F and lows of 43–59°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Northport 2w, MI weather station, 1.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan29° high18° low16 days with snow
  2. Feb30° high17° low13 days with snow
  3. Mar38° high22° low8 days with snow
  4. Apr50° high33° low3 days with snow
  5. May62° high43° low
  6. Jun71° high53° low
  7. Jul75° high59° low
  8. Aug75° high59° low
  9. Sep69° high52° low
  10. Oct56° high42° low1 days with snow
  11. Nov44° high33° low6 days with snow
  12. Dec34° high24° low13 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Northport, Michigan · 0.2 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit G. Marsten Dame Marina

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    29° / 18°

    18 wet · 16 snow

  2. Feb

    30° / 17°

    14 wet · 13 snow

  3. Mar

    38° / 22°

    12 wet · 8 snow

  4. Apr

    50° / 33°

    12 wet · 3 snow

  5. May

    62° / 43°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    71° / 53°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    75° / 59°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    75° / 59°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    69° / 52°

    12 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 42°

    15 wet · 1 snow

  11. Nov

    44° / 33°

    16 wet · 6 snow

  12. Dec

    34° / 24°

    17 wet · 13 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Northport 2w, MI, 1.7 mi away at 746 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.