Geography of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Geography of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Tettegouche State Park is 77 mi to the north-west, Isle Royale National Park is 99 mi to the north-east, Lake Superior is 121 mi to the north-east and Voyageurs National Park is 185 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 46°49′5.2″N 89°44′15.4″W (46.8181, -89.7376)
Quick facts about Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 46°49′5.2″N 89°44′15.4″W (46.8181, -89.7376) |
| Established | 1945 |
| Known for | old-growth forest on Lake Superior |
| Local time | 10:52 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is a state park in Michigan. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is known for old-growth forest on Lake Superior.
Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park with clear sky. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 61°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 12°F.
Nearby highlights include Tettegouche State Park, Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior and Voyageurs National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 3.4°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 12° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 30° | 17° | 1,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 37° | 23° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 48° | 32° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 43° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 54° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 61° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 73° | 59° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 57° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 46° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 41° | 32° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 21° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park?
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is a state park in Michigan. Its coordinates are 46.8181, -89.7376. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park right now?
It is currently 67°F (19°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 71% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in?
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:52 PM.
What are the top things to do in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park?
Popular options include Tettegouche State Park, Isle Royale National Park, Lake Superior, Voyageurs National Park, Mississippi River and Lake Michigan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 10:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
