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Shining Cloud Falls

Michigan

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Shining Cloud Falls is a waterfall in Michigan, about 14 miles from the town of White Pine. It sits close to a cluster of trails in the Porcupine Mountains area, which makes it an easy addition to a longer outing in the region. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages from the Bergland Dam weather station, about 20 miles away, run to highs near 77°F and lows around 53°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The closest trail is the Big Carp River Trail, under a mile away. Within a few miles you'll also find the Porcupine Mountains State Park Pinkerton Trail and the Porcupine Mountains State Park Nature Trail. The Porcupine Mountains State Park East River Trail is about 6 miles off.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

791 ft

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

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Location

Shining Cloud 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 64–77°F and lows of 38–53°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bergland Dam, MI weather station, 19 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan21° high3° low
  2. Feb25° high2° low
  3. Mar36° high10° low
  4. Apr49° high25° low
  5. May64° high38° low
  6. Jun74° high48° low
  7. Jul77° high53° low
  8. Aug76° high51° low
  9. Sep68° high44° low
  10. Oct54° high33° low
  11. Nov38° high23° low
  12. Dec26° high11° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
White Pine, Michigan · 14 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Shining Cloud Falls

Best months: June–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

    21° / 3°

    21 wet

  2. Feb

    25° / 2°

    16 wet

  3. Mar

    36° / 10°

    15 wet

  4. Apr

    49° / 25°

    14 wet

  5. May

    64° / 38°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    74° / 48°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 53°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 51°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 44°

    13 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 33°

    16 wet

  11. Nov

    38° / 23°

    17 wet

  12. Dec

    26° / 11°

    20 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bergland Dam, MI, 19.4 mi away at 1,300 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.