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Hoist Basin Boat Launch

Michigan

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Hoist Basin Boat Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 5 miles from the town of Negaunee. It offers a put-in point on the water for boaters heading out from the Negaunee area. Summer is the most comfortable time to launch. Typical averages from the nearby Marquette weather station put July highs around 76°F with lows near 54°F, while August runs close behind at about 74°F. Several cross-country ski trails sit within about 3 miles, including the Noquemanon Trail and Mead Bypass. Climbers can find Harlow Lake Road (Top of the World) and Hogback Mountain a little over 4 miles away.

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Negaunee

Michigan

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When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–76°F and lows of 40–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Marquette, MI weather station, 2.5 mi away. High / low in °F.

Jan22° high7° low
Feb25° high7° low
Mar35° high15° low
Apr46° high27° low
May62° high40° low
Jun72° high50° low
Jul76° high54° low
Aug74° high53° low
Sep66° high46° low
Oct52° high35° low
Nov37° high24° low
Dec27° high14° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town: Negaunee, Michigan · 4.9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Hoist Basin Boat Launch

Best months: July–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.

Jan
22° / 7°
17 wet
Feb
25° / 7°
14 wet
Mar
35° / 15°
14 wet
Apr
46° / 27°
12 wet
May
62° / 40°
13 wet
Jun
72° / 50°
13 wet
Jul
76° / 54°
12 wet
Aug
74° / 53°
11 wet
Sep
66° / 46°
13 wet
Oct
52° / 35°
16 wet
Nov
37° / 24°
15 wet
Dec
27° / 14°
17 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marquette, MI, 2.5 mi away at 1,411 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.