Bates Junction, MI
Unincorporated community in Iron County, Michigan
Bates Junction is a small unincorporated community in Iron County, Michigan. It is 1.8 miles W of Iron River, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 49915.
Bates Junction at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Iron County
- ZIP code
- 49915
- Nearest town
- Iron River (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Menominee
- Coordinates
- 46.0864, -88.6019
Weather in Bates Junction now
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Bates Junction weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bates Junction.
This week in Bates Junction
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bates Junction
What is the weather usually like in Bates Junction?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 0°F average low
- 30.5 inprecipitation per year · 775 mm
- 67.4 insnowfall per year · 171 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bates Junction: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station STAMBAUGH 2SSE, MI US (USC00207812), adjusted for the elevation of Bates Junction.
Bates Junction weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bates Junction through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:05 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:19 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:00 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| July | 5:16 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:09 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 6:53 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 4:11 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Menominee).
What is the weather like in Bates Junction?
Bates Junction has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 0°F (-18°C).
It gets about 30.5 inches (775 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 67 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bates Junction is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Bates Junction
The closest live webcam is Eagle River › North-east: Maple View Resort & Campground, 29.8 miles W of Bates Junction.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bates Junction.
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Other communities near Bates Junction
- Stambaugh1.3 mi W
- Rogers Location1.6 mi NE
- Bates Location2.0 mi N
- Virgil Location2.2 mi NW
- Hiawatha Location2.2 mi SW
- Homer Location3.4 mi NW
- Scott Lake4.6 mi S
- Hazel8.0 mi NW
- Erickson Landing10.2 mi NE
- Gibbs City10.7 mi NW
- Tipler11.3 mi S
- Nelma11.3 mi SW
- Gibson Lake11.5 mi NE
- Shafer Location11.7 mi E
- Tobin Location11.8 mi E
Questions about Bates Junction
Where is Bates Junction, MI?
Bates Junction is an unincorporated community in Iron County, Michigan, 1.8 miles W of Iron River.
What county is Bates Junction in?
Bates Junction is in Iron County, Michigan.
What is the ZIP code of Bates Junction, MI?
The ZIP code for Bates Junction is 49915.
What is the nearest town to Bates Junction?
Iron River, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bates Junction?
Yes. The closest is Eagle River › North-east: Maple View Resort & Campground, 29.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bates Junction?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Bates Junction?
February, with an average low of 0°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Bates Junction?
About 30.5 inches (775 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bates Junction?
Yes, about 67 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bates Junction?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bates Junction have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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