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Mackinac State Park

Michigan

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Mackinac State Park is a 1,840-acre park in Michigan, about half a mile from Mackinac Island. It is a compact park unit, and its size makes it an easy base for exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 76°F with lows near 57°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in St. Ignace. Winters are cold, with January highs around 25°F. Several trails lie within about 10 miles. The Little Bear Fitness Trail is about 5 miles away, and the North Central State Trail and Horseshoe Bay are each about 8 miles off. Anglers can head to the East Zone, roughly 10 miles away.

Park size

1,840 acres

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Location

Mackinac State Park

Michigan

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jun–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–76°F and lows of 49–57°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the St Ignace, MI weather station, 4.5 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan25° high11° low
  2. Feb26° high10° low
  3. Mar35° high18° low
  4. Apr47° high29° low
  5. May59° high40° low
  6. Jun70° high51° low
  7. Jul76° high57° low
  8. Aug75° high56° low
  9. Sep68° high49° low
  10. Oct55° high39° low
  11. Nov42° high30° low
  12. Dec32° high20° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Mackinac Island, Michigan · 0.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Mackinac State Park

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.

  1. Jan

    25° / 11°

  2. Feb

    26° / 10°

  3. Mar

    35° / 18°

  4. Apr

    47° / 29°

  5. May

    59° / 40°

  6. Jun

    70° / 51°

  7. Jul

    76° / 57°

  8. Aug

    75° / 56°

  9. Sep

    68° / 49°

  10. Oct

    55° / 39°

  11. Nov

    42° / 30°

  12. Dec

    32° / 20°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St Ignace, MI, 4.5 mi away at 661 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.