Otter Lake Dam Boat Launch
About
Otter Lake Dam Boat Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 7.5 miles from the town of Chassell. It serves as a put-in point for getting a boat onto the water near the dam. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 80°F with lows near 54°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Baraga. Winters are cold, with January highs around 24°F. For a change from the water, the Chassell Fitness Trail is about 7 miles away and is used for cross-country skiing.
Location
Pelkie
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 64–80°F and lows of 37–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Baraga 7nw, MI weather station, 7.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan24° high7° low
- Feb27° high5° low
- Mar37° high13° low
- Apr50° high26° low
- May64° high37° low
- Jun75° high47° low
- Jul80° high54° low
- Aug77° high51° low
- Sep69° high44° low
- Oct55° high34° low
- Nov40° high24° low
- Dec29° high14° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Otter Lake Dam 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.
Jan
24° / 7°
Feb
27° / 5°
Mar
37° / 13°
Apr
50° / 26°
May
64° / 37°
Jun
75° / 47°
Jul
80° / 54°
Aug
77° / 51°
Sep
69° / 44°
Oct
55° / 34°
Nov
40° / 24°
Dec
29° / 14°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Baraga 7nw, MI, 7.9 mi away at 652 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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