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Lower Mill Pond Falls

Michigan

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Lower Mill Pond Falls is a waterfall in Dickinson County, Michigan, sitting at about 1,078 feet. The nearest town is Norway, about 13 miles away. Summer is the warmest stretch to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 76°F in June and about 80°F in July, while winters are cold, with January highs near 24°F. Other places within about 10 miles include Merriman East Pathway, a hike roughly 6 miles away, and a cluster of climbing areas around 7 miles off, including Carney Talus Bouldering, Carney Crag and North Boulders.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

1,078 ft

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

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Location

Lower Mill Pond 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 66–80°F and lows of 42–57°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI weather station, 18 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan24° high4° low
  2. Feb28° high6° low
  3. Mar39° high17° low
  4. Apr52° high29° low
  5. May66° high42° low
  6. Jun76° high52° low
  7. Jul80° high57° low
  8. Aug78° high55° low
  9. Sep70° high47° low
  10. Oct56° high35° low
  11. Nov41° high24° low
  12. Dec29° high13° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Norway, Michigan · 13 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Lower Mill Pond Falls

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

    24° / 4°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    28° / 6°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    39° / 17°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    52° / 29°

    10 wet

  5. May

    66° / 42°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    76° / 52°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    80° / 57°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    78° / 55°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    70° / 47°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    56° / 35°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    41° / 24°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    29° / 13°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI, 17.9 mi away at 1,071 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.