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Dam3.impound Boat Launch

Michigan

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Dam3.impound Boat Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 3 miles from the town of Gladstone. It serves as a put-in point for getting a boat onto the water in this part of the state. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 82°F with lows near 55°F, while June and August run only slightly cooler. Several other spots lie within a short drive. Maywood History is about 5 miles away, and Little Bay de Noc campground and the Bayshore Trail are each about 5 miles off. Anglers can head to the Rapid River/Manistique Ranger District, roughly 9 miles away.

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Location

Gladstone

Michigan

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–82°F and lows of 40–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cornell 5se, MI weather station, 3.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan27° high8° low
  2. Feb30° high9° low
  3. Mar41° high18° low
  4. Apr53° high29° low
  5. May66° high40° low
  6. Jun76° high50° low
  7. Jul82° high55° low
  8. Aug81° high54° low
  9. Sep72° high47° low
  10. Oct58° high36° low
  11. Nov44° high26° low
  12. Dec33° high16° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Gladstone, Michigan · 3.2 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Dam3.impound Boat Launch

Best months: May–October. 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

    27° / 8°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    30° / 9°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    41° / 18°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    53° / 29°

    8 wet

  5. May

    66° / 40°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 50°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 55°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    81° / 54°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 47°

    12 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 36°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    44° / 26°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    33° / 16°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cornell 5se, MI, 3.4 mi away at 794 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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