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White Cloud, Michigan
White Cloud is a city of 1,280 people in Newaygo County, Michigan.
Why visit White Cloud
Townapedia lists 5 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include White Cloud County Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in White Cloud
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About White Cloud
White Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, a small town on the bank of the White River. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,479. It is the county seat of Newaygo County. Being designated a trail town, the outdoors are a big part of life in White Cloud, with the 4,600 mile North Country Trail stretching nearby, the Mill Pond Park with a beach and playground, and the White Cloud County Park and Campground, being major draws to the area.
From the Wikipedia article White Cloud, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of White Cloud
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 16°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 33°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 39°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 22°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fremont 4 Wsw (15 mi away), 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
Newaygo County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Newaygo 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Grant 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Howard City 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Canadian Lakes 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Baldwin 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Cedar Springs 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Reed City 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Lakeview 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Shelby 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Muskegon 33 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Newago County Courthouse (White Cloud), Charles W. Chapman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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