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Zettenberg Preserve

Michigan

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Zettenberg Preserve is a public lake beach in Michigan, about 1.5 miles from Crystal Downs Country Club. It's a simple lakeshore stop, suited to a beach visit on its own or as part of a day exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to come. July typically brings highs around 77°F and lows near 60°F, based on long-term averages from a nearby weather station in Frankfort. Several other destinations sit within easy reach. Old Indian Trail is about 3.7 miles away, Platte River Campground lies about 7 miles off, and the Lasso Loop and Bass Lake Loop in the Platte Plains are a little farther, at about 7.2 and 10 miles.

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Zettenberg Preserve

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 64–77°F and lows of 45–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Frankfort 2ne, MI weather station, 3.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan29° high19° low14 days with snow
  2. Feb31° high19° low10 days with snow
  3. Mar40° high25° low6 days with snow
  4. Apr52° high35° low2 days with snow
  5. May64° high45° low
  6. Jun73° high55° low
  7. Jul77° high60° low
  8. Aug76° high60° low
  9. Sep69° high54° low
  10. Oct56° high43° low1 days with snow
  11. Nov44° high33° low5 days with snow
  12. Dec34° high24° low11 days with snow

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Crystal Downs Country Club, Michigan · 1.5 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Zettenberg Preserve

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° / 19°

    14 wet · 14 snow

  2. Feb

    31° / 19°

    11 wet · 10 snow

  3. Mar

    40° / 25°

    10 wet · 6 snow

  4. Apr

    52° / 35°

    10 wet · 2 snow

  5. May

    64° / 45°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 55°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 60°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 60°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    69° / 54°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 43°

    13 wet · 1 snow

  11. Nov

    44° / 33°

    13 wet · 5 snow

  12. Dec

    34° / 24°

    13 wet · 11 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Frankfort 2ne, MI, 3.6 mi away at 948 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.