Presque Isle Harbor, Michigan
Presque Isle Harbor is a community of 906 people in Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Why visit Presque Isle Harbor
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include New Presque Isle Light, Old Presque Isle Light and Presque Isle Lodge.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 10°F.
Weather in Presque Isle Harbor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Presque Isle Harbor
Presque Isle Harbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Presque Isle County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Presque Isle Harbor had a population of 643. The CDP is located along the shores of Lake Huron within Presque Isle Township.
From the Wikipedia article Presque Isle Harbor, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
New Presque Isle Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Old Presque Isle Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Presque Isle Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Registered historic lodge in Michigan, USA
8211 East Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle
John Kauffman / John Kauffman House
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Registered Michigan Historic Site. Located within Homestead Park.
8015 East Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Presque Isle State Dock
Marina and boat launch · 1.3 mi
5462 East Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes1
History
The community of Presque Isle Harbor was listed as a newly organized census-designated place for the 2010 census, meaning it now has officially defined boundaries and population statistics for the first time.
From the History section of Presque Isle Harbor, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Grand Lake Community Chapel
Church · Nondenominational · 1.5 mi
8025 East Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle
Shopping1
Homestead Artisan Market & Gallery
Shop · 1.5 mi
8025 East Grand Lake Road, Presque Isle
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Presque Isle District Library
Library · 1.5 mi
18132 Lake Esau Highway, Presque Isle
Map of Presque Isle Harbor
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 11°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 10°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 17°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 65°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 50°F | 2.9 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 54°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 46°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 27°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 18°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alpena 10Nw (12 mi away), rain and snow from Rogers City 0.2 Wsw, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Presque Isle County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Posen 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Alpena 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Rogers City 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Hillman 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Ossineke 29 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Onaway 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Atlanta 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Lewiston 50 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cheboygan 52 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Indian River 55 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Presque Isle Lodge - Presque Isle Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PresqueIsle LightStation 1.2k, Peterpahl8, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Presque Isle Light house, Mason Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0
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