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Swedetown Creek Boat Launch

Michigan

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Swedetown Creek Boat Launch is a boat launch in Michigan, about 1.2 miles from the town of Hancock. It is a simple put-in point for getting a boat onto the water close to town. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 75°F with lows near 55°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Hancock. Winters are cold, with January highs around 22°F. For time on foot, North Boardwalk and South Boardwalk are both about 5.5 miles away. The Chassell Fitness Trail, a cross-country ski route, lies about 8.5 miles off.

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Location

Hancock

Michigan

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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, 6.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high10° low
  2. Feb25° high9° low
  3. Mar34° high17° low
  4. Apr46° high29° low
  5. May61° high40° low
  6. Jun71° high49° low
  7. Jul75° high55° low
  8. Aug74° high54° low
  9. Sep66° high47° low
  10. Oct51° high36° low
  11. Nov38° high26° low
  12. Dec28° high16° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Hancock, Michigan · 1.2 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Swedetown Creek Boat Launch

Best months: May–September. 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° / 10°

  2. Feb

    25° / 9°

  3. Mar

    34° / 17°

  4. Apr

    46° / 29°

  5. May

    61° / 40°

  6. Jun

    71° / 49°

  7. Jul

    75° / 55°

  8. Aug

    74° / 54°

  9. Sep

    66° / 47°

  10. Oct

    51° / 36°

  11. Nov

    38° / 26°

  12. Dec

    28° / 16°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI, 6.9 mi away at 1,063 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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