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Chipmunk Falls

Michigan

About

Chipmunk Falls is a waterfall in Alger County, Michigan, sitting at about 695 feet, roughly 0.7 miles from the town of Grand Marais. Its closeness to town makes it an easy addition to a visit to the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July and August highs reach about 75°F with lows in the mid-50s, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Grand Marais. Winters are cold, with January highs averaging around 24°F. For more time outdoors nearby, Grand Sable Lake lies about 4.6 miles away and offers fishing.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

695 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Chipmunk Falls

Michigan

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

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 40–56°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Grand Marais 2 E, MI weather station, 0.3 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan24° high14° low
  2. Feb27° high13° low
  3. Mar37° high20° low
  4. Apr47° high28° low
  5. May61° high40° low
  6. Jun70° high48° low
  7. Jul75° high55° low
  8. Aug75° high56° low
  9. Sep68° high50° low
  10. Oct55° high39° low
  11. Nov41° high29° low
  12. Dec30° high20° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Grand Marais, Michigan · 0.7 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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