Mackinaw City in Cheboygan County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

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Our Weather

— Mackinaw City Historical Pathway —

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

1. Our weather Marker

Inscription.

Mackinaw's weather is unpredictable because of the complex interaction of a peninsula of land jutting into the large volume of fresh water (84% of the North America's freshwater supply). The weather over the lake differs from the weather over the land, as has been recorded over a 24-hour cycle and over the cycle of a year.

Over the Year
Water absorbs and holds heat better than air. In March, as the seasons turn, the cold water starts building in temperature. Although the water temperature lags behind the air temperature, both peak in August. Then the rapid drop in air temperature starts drawing heat back out of the lake. The differences in temperature make this a windy place. The lake temperature does not swing as much as the air. So on a hot summer day head to the cooler beach. Better yet, return in winter when the breeze will be stronger in and cooler yet.

Over a 24-hour cycle
During a summer day the land heats more quickly than the water. As hot air rises off the land an on-shore "sea breeze" fills the void. At night the process reverses with an off-shore "land-breeze." The shore is a windy place.

Erected 2014.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment.

Location.

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This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 45° 47.026′ N, 84° 43.382′ W. Marker was in Mackinaw City, Michigan, in Cheboygan County. It was at the intersection of North Huron Avenue and East Jamet Street, on the right when traveling north on North Huron Avenue. The marker is along the shoreline in Wawatam Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 300 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City MI 49701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula,

on the Straits of Mackinac,

and in one of the Lake Huron Shore counties. It was also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Where are the Clouds? The Snow? (here, next to this marker); A Bridge for Mackinac (here, next to this marker); Geology of the Straits (a few steps from this marker); John L. (Jack) Staffan • Chief Wawatam (a few steps from this marker); Lake Level Research (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackinaw Boat - Mackinaw Coat (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Wawatam (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mackinaw City.

Other markers no longer nearby. Island-Hopping the Straits (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Lake Level Research on the Great Lakes (was within shouting distance

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

2. Our weather Marker

The featured marker is the first on the right in this photo.

of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.