Houghton Downtown Boat Launch
About
Houghton Downtown Boat Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 0.8 miles from the town of Houghton. It's a straightforward put-in close to town. Summer is the mildest time to be on the water here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 75°F and lows near 55°F in July, with August nearly the same. Winters are far colder, with January highs averaging about 22°F. Two short hikes, North Boardwalk and South Boardwalk, sit about 3 miles away. Chassell Fitness Trail, a cross-country skiing route about 6.5 miles off, is an option in the snowy months.
Location
Houghton
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 61–75°F and lows of 40–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI weather station, 5.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan22° high10° low
- Feb25° high9° low
- Mar34° high17° low
- Apr46° high29° low
- May61° high40° low
- Jun71° high49° low
- Jul75° high55° low
- Aug74° high54° low
- Sep66° high47° low
- Oct51° high36° low
- Nov38° high26° low
- Dec28° high16° low
Nearby
- North BoardwalkHiking3 mi
- South BoardwalkHiking3.1 mi
- Chassell Fitness TrailCross-country skiing6.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
