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Sandy Bottom Beach/ Dollar Bay

Michigan

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Sandy Bottom Beach/Dollar Bay is a public lake beach in Michigan, about a mile from the town of Dollar Bay. It's 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 75°F with lows near 55°F, and June and August are close behind. The closest outings are the North Boardwalk and South Boardwalk hikes, each about 1.2 miles away. For winter, the Chassell Fitness Trail, a cross-country ski route, lies about 6 miles off.

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Sandy Bottom Beach/ Dollar Bay

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 61–75°F and lows of 40–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high10° low
  2. Feb25° high9° low
  3. Mar34° high17° low
  4. Apr46° high29° low
  5. May61° high40° low
  6. Jun71° high49° low
  7. Jul75° high55° low
  8. Aug74° high54° low
  9. Sep66° high47° low
  10. Oct51° high36° low
  11. Nov38° high26° low
  12. Dec28° high16° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Dollar Bay, Michigan · 1.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Sandy Bottom Beach/ Dollar Bay

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

    22° / 10°

  2. Feb

    25° / 9°

  3. Mar

    34° / 17°

  4. Apr

    46° / 29°

  5. May

    61° / 40°

  6. Jun

    71° / 49°

  7. Jul

    75° / 55°

  8. Aug

    74° / 54°

  9. Sep

    66° / 47°

  10. Oct

    51° / 36°

  11. Nov

    38° / 26°

  12. Dec

    28° / 16°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI, 3.7 mi away at 1,063 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.