Stony Creek Metropark
About
Stony Creek Metropark is a park in Michigan managed by the Huron Clinton Metropark Authority, about 4 miles from the town of Rochester. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 74°F with lows near 54°F, and June highs around 78°F. The park sits close to several cross-country ski routes, including the West Branch F Parking Connector and #10-#38 (Three Gear Hill), both about 2 miles away. For paddling, Paint Creek is roughly 5 miles off, and the Clinton River Water Trail is about 8 miles away.
Park size
3,665 acres
Inside this park
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–82°F and lows of 42–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pontiac Wwtp, MI weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan31° high17° low
- Feb34° high18° low
- Mar44° high26° low
- Apr58° high36° low
- May69° high49° low
- Jun78° high59° low
- Jul82° high63° low
- Aug81° high62° low
- Sep74° high54° low
- Oct61° high42° low
- Nov47° high32° low
- Dec36° high24° low
Where it is
- Stony Creek Metropark · Public land
- Nearest town
- Rochester, Michigan · 4.1 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- West Branch F Parking ConnectorCross-country skiing2.1 mi
- #10-#38 (Three Gear Hill)Cross-country skiing2.1 mi
- #7-#37 (Golf Course Climb)Cross-country skiing2.2 mi
- RidgelineCross-country skiing2.4 mi
- Paint CreekCanoeing4.7 mi
- Middle Branch Clinton RiverCanoeing7.3 mi
- North Branch Clinton RiverCanoeing7.4 mi
- Clinton River Water TrailCanoeing8.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Stony Creek Metropark
Best months: April–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
31° / 17°
12 wet
Feb
34° / 18°
10 wet
Mar
44° / 26°
10 wet
Apr
58° / 36°
11 wet
May
69° / 49°
12 wet
Jun
78° / 59°
10 wet
Jul
82° / 63°
10 wet
Aug
81° / 62°
10 wet
Sep
74° / 54°
10 wet
Oct
61° / 42°
11 wet
Nov
47° / 32°
11 wet
Dec
36° / 24°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pontiac Wwtp, MI, 11.4 mi away at 890 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.
