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Dead River Basin-north Boat Launch

Michigan

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Dead River Basin-North Boat Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 8 miles from the town of West Ishpeming. It gives boaters a put-in on the Dead River Basin. Summer is the most comfortable time to launch. Typical July highs reach about 78°F with lows near 53°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Ishpeming. Winters are long and cold, with January highs around 22°F. The surrounding area is known for winter trails. Noquemanon Trail, Deer Lake Trail and Mead Bypass, all cross-country ski routes, lie between 7 and 8 miles away. The Suicide climbing area is just under 10 miles off.

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Ishpeming

Michigan

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When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–78°F and lows of 38–53°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ishpeming Wwtp, MI weather station, 8.5 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high6° low
  2. Feb25° high6° low
  3. Mar35° high12° low
  4. Apr47° high25° low
  5. May62° high38° low
  6. Jun72° high49° low
  7. Jul78° high53° low
  8. Aug76° high51° low
  9. Sep68° high44° low
  10. Oct53° high33° low
  11. Nov38° high23° low
  12. Dec27° high12° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
West Ishpeming, Michigan · 8.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Dead River Basin-north Boat Launch

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

    22° / 6°

    17 wet

  2. Feb

    25° / 6°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    35° / 12°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    47° / 25°

    12 wet

  5. May

    62° / 38°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 49°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    78° / 53°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 51°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 44°

    13 wet

  10. Oct

    53° / 33°

    15 wet

  11. Nov

    38° / 23°

    15 wet

  12. Dec

    27° / 12°

    17 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ishpeming Wwtp, MI, 8.5 mi away at 1,406 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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