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Public Shoreline Beach-Manitou Paymen Highbanks

Michigan

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Public Shoreline Beach-Manitou Paymen Highbanks is a public lake beach in Michigan, about 16 miles from the town of Naubinway. It is a straightforward stop for a day at the water, with no trail or climb involved. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 54°F, while June and August run only slightly cooler. Several other spots sit within about 10 miles. Ridge Trail is a hike about 7 miles away, and Brevoort Lake Campground is a similar distance. Lake Michigan Campground & Day Use Area and the Brevoort Dam Dispersed Camping Area are both a little farther out, making them good options for an overnight stay.

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Public Shoreline Beach-Manitou Paymen Highbanks

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 65–77°F and lows of 40–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Trout Lake 1sw, MI weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan25° high9° low
  2. Feb28° high9° low
  3. Mar38° high16° low
  4. Apr50° high29° low
  5. May65° high40° low
  6. Jun73° high50° low
  7. Jul77° high54° low
  8. Aug75° high54° low
  9. Sep67° high48° low
  10. Oct54° high37° low
  11. Nov41° high27° low
  12. Dec30° high17° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Naubinway, Michigan · 16 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Public Shoreline Beach-Manitou Paymen Highbanks

Best months: May–August. 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

    25° / 9°

    14 wet

  2. Feb

    28° / 9°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    38° / 16°

    9 wet

  4. Apr

    50° / 29°

    9 wet

  5. May

    65° / 40°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 50°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 54°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    75° / 54°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    67° / 48°

    13 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 37°

    15 wet

  11. Nov

    41° / 27°

    13 wet

  12. Dec

    30° / 17°

    14 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Trout Lake 1sw, MI, 10.5 mi away at 823 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.