Charlevoix
is a resort community nestled between Lake Michigan, Round Lake and Lake Charlevoix in northern Michigan. One of the hottest destinations for boating, Charlevoix is a city on three lakes with enough natural resources to make it a recreational paradise for those who love to spend time in or out of the water. The town of Charlevoix and surrounding small communities has a population of 8,500, but that grows to over 30,000 people in the summertime. In addition to boating, fishing and swimming, Charlevoix offers visitors beautiful beaches for sunbathing, water skiing, canoeing, hiking and biking, long walks along the waterfront, state parks with camping facilities, and much, much more. Michigan is home to more golf courses than any state in the country, and a lot of them are located in the Charlevoix area. Despite its popularity with tourists, Charlevoix has retained its small town charm and its downtown has picturesque petunia lined streets filled with a mix of unique shops, art galleries, antique shops and restaurants. Walk to five downtown beaches, and of course, the beautiful marina. Charlevoix is home to an apple festival, an annual Waterfront Art Fair, and the annual Charlevoix Venetian Festival. The latter is a week long festival of boat parades, arts and crafts, Venetian games, and other activities that attracts thousands each year.
Surrounding areas: Lake Charlevoix, Michigan (7.2 mi), Boyne City, Michigan (13.9 mi), Petoskey, Michigan (14.6 mi), Harbor Springs, Michigan (15.3 mi), Torch Lake, Michigan (17.4 mi), Good Hart, Michigan (18.7 mi), Boyne Falls, Michigan (19.6 mi)
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Charlevoix Vacation Rentals
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Charlevoix Weather & Climate
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The Great Lakes has a big influence on the weather of northern Michigan%u2019s Upper Peninsula. This area enjoys four distinct seasons with mild, comfortable summers and cold, snowy winters. The Lakes modify summer high temperatures, keeping things from becoming too hot and humid, thus making the northern parts of the state an attractive vacation spot. Autumn is generally too cool for swimming, but is a great time for other outdoor attractions, such as golf and boating, and for sightseeing. Fall comes early to northern Michigan and fall foliage color peaks around mid-October. The luminous Northern Lights are a spectacular phenomenon that is usually visible from northern Michigan 30 nights per year, most commonly in March, April, September and October. The region surrounding the town of Charlevoix has an average of 5 days per year above 90 degrees F. and 183 days below 32 degrees F. They also receive an average of 96 inches of snowfall per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
28°F |
12°F |
2.52 in. |
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| February |
32°F |
11°F |
1.59 in. |
- |
| March |
41°F |
19°F |
2.23 in. |
- |
| April |
55°F |
30°F |
2.40 in. |
- |
| May |
69°F |
40°F |
2.73 in. |
- |
| June |
77°F |
48°F |
2.82 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
54°F |
2.91 in. |
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| August |
79°F |
52°F |
3.44 in. |
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| September |
71°F |
45°F |
3.56 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
37°F |
3.16 in. |
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| November |
45°F |
28°F |
2.70 in. |
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| December |
33°F |
19°F |
2.61 in. |
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Charlevoix Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Pellston Regional Of Emmet County airport (PLN) located about 28 miles northeast of Charlevoix in Pellston, Michigan, the Otsego County airport (GLR) located approximately 34 miles southeast of Charlevoix in Gaylord, Michigan, the Cherry Capital airport (TVC) located roughly 42 miles southwest of Charlevoix in Traverse City, Michigan, and finally the Chippewa County International airport (CIU) located around 74 miles northeast of Charlevoix in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.
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Charlevoix Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Belvedere Golf Club | Charlevoix | MI | | | | Charlevoix Country Club | Charlevoix | MI | | | | Charlevoix Golf Course | Charlevoix | MI | | | | Dunmaglas Golf Course | Charlevoix | MI | | | | Antrim Dells Golf Club | Ellsworth | MI | 10.9 mi. | | | Mallard Golf Club | East Jordan | MI | 13.3 mi. | | | Ye Nyne Olde Holles | East Jordan | MI | 13.3 mi. | | | Crooked Tree Golf Club | Petoskey | MI | 14.6 mi. | | | Chestnut Valley Golf Course | Harbor Springs | MI | 15.3 mi. | | | Harbor Point Golf Club | Harbor Springs | MI | 15.3 mi. | | | Little Traverse Bay Golf Club | Harbor Springs | MI | 15.3 mi. | | | Springbrook Golf Club | Walloon Lake | MI | 16.4 mi. | | | Bellaire Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 23.6 mi. | | | Chief Golf Course | Bellaire | MI | 23.6 mi. | | | Farm Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 23.6 mi. | | | Hawks Eye Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 23.6 mi. | | | Hidden River Golf & Casting Club | Brutus | MI | 26.1 mi. | | | Maple Ridge Golf Club | Brutus | MI | 26.1 mi. | | | Elk Rapids Golf Course | Elk Rapids | MI | 30.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Nubs Nob | Harbor Springs | MI | 15.2 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 19.6 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 23.4 mi. | | | Treetops Sylvan | Gaylord | MI | 34.8 mi. | | | Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 41.7 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 45.8 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 64.5 mi. | | | Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort | Cadillac | MI | 74.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Young State Park | | MI | 12.2 mi. | | | Burt Lake State Park | | MI | 30.9 mi. | | | Wilderness State Park | | MI | 33.5 mi. | | | Otsego Lake State Park | | MI | 38.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Dennos Museum Center | Traverse City | MI | 42.2 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Mackinac State Historic Parks | Mackinac Island | MI | 48.1 mi. | (History) |
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