Mount Curwood
Talking about Mount Curwood is a topic that has generated interest and debate in different areas. From its impact on society to its relevance in history, Mount Curwood has been the subject of study and research in various disciplines. Over time, Mount Curwood has evolved and gained importance in different contexts, leading to a deeper and more detailed analysis of its meaning and influence on our daily lives. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Mount Curwood and its relevance today, considering its impact on culture, economy and politics, among other aspects.
| Mount Curwood | |
|---|---|
  Mount Curwood | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 166 ft (51 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | 46°42′11″N 88°14′22″W / 46.7029968°N 88.2395482°W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Baraga County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Parent range | Huron Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Curwood |
Mount Curwood, elevation 1,978 feet (603 m), in L'Anse Township, Baraga County, is the second highest point in the U.S. state of Michigan. Mount Curwood is a part of the Huron Mountains range.
Named in honor of Michigan author James Oliver Curwood, Mount Curwood was long designated as Michigan's highest point until a survey in 1982 with modern technology determined that nearby Mount Arvon is actually 1,979 feet (603 m) high—one foot taller than Mount Curwood.
Climate
| Climate data for Mount Curwood 46.7093 N, 88.2423 W, Elevation: 1,919 ft (585 m) (1991–2020 normals) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 19.4 (−7.0) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
34.3 (1.3) |
47.1 (8.4) |
62.8 (17.1) |
71.8 (22.1) |
75.1 (23.9) |
72.9 (22.7) |
65.0 (18.3) |
50.7 (10.4) |
35.8 (2.1) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
48.6 (9.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 12.1 (−11.1) |
14.2 (−9.9) |
23.4 (−4.8) |
36.2 (2.3) |
50.4 (10.2) |
60.1 (15.6) |
63.8 (17.7) |
61.8 (16.6) |
54.7 (12.6) |
42.1 (5.6) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
17.8 (−7.9) |
38.8 (3.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 4.8 (−15.1) |
4.7 (−15.2) |
12.5 (−10.8) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
38.0 (3.3) |
48.3 (9.1) |
52.4 (11.3) |
50.8 (10.4) |
44.5 (6.9) |
33.5 (0.8) |
21.7 (−5.7) |
11.5 (−11.4) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.06 (52) |
1.73 (44) |
2.20 (56) |
2.94 (75) |
3.40 (86) |
3.63 (92) |
4.51 (115) |
3.47 (88) |
4.10 (104) |
4.17 (106) |
2.78 (71) |
2.43 (62) |
37.42 (951) |
| Source: PRISM Climate Group[3] | |||||||||||||
References
- ^ a b "Mount Curwood". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Mount Curwood, Michigan". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University". PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
To find the table data on the PRISM website, start by clicking Coordinates (under Location); copy Latitude and Longitude figures from top of table; click Zoom to location; click Precipitation, Minimum temp, Mean temp, Maximum temp; click 30-year normals, 1991-2020; click 800m; click Retrieve Time Series button.