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Schweitzer Falls

Michigan

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Schweitzer Falls is a waterfall in Marquette County, Michigan, sitting at about 1,251 feet. The nearest town is Palmer, roughly 2.6 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 78°F with lows near 53°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Ishpeming. Winters are cold, with January highs around 22°F. The falls make an easy pairing with other outdoor spots in the area. Slugg's Bluff Roped and Slugg's Bluff Bouldering are both about 2.8 miles away, and the Isabella climbing area is about 3.3 miles off. In winter, the Green/Orange Trail cross-country ski route lies about 8 miles away.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

1,251 ft

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

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Location

Schweitzer 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 62–78°F and lows of 38–53°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ishpeming Wwtp, MI weather station, 7.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high6° low
  2. Feb25° high6° low
  3. Mar35° high12° low
  4. Apr47° high25° low
  5. May62° high38° low
  6. Jun72° high49° low
  7. Jul78° high53° low
  8. Aug76° high51° low
  9. Sep68° high44° low
  10. Oct53° high33° low
  11. Nov38° high23° low
  12. Dec27° high12° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Palmer, Michigan · 2.6 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Schweitzer Falls

Best months: May–August. 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° / 6°

    17 wet

  2. Feb

    25° / 6°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    35° / 12°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    47° / 25°

    12 wet

  5. May

    62° / 38°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 49°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    78° / 53°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 51°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 44°

    13 wet

  10. Oct

    53° / 33°

    15 wet

  11. Nov

    38° / 23°

    15 wet

  12. Dec

    27° / 12°

    17 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ishpeming Wwtp, MI, 7.2 mi away at 1,406 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.