Elm Point, Minnesota
Cape Remote Minnesota lakeshore point on Lake of the Woods
A small headland on the Lake of the Woods at the US-Canada border, Elm Point sees anglers and boaters visiting for fishing and lake access rather than built attractions.
How to Get to Elm Point, Minnesota #
Elm Point, Minnesota is in a very remote border area accessed by county roads from nearby towns. The nearest significant towns are many miles away; most visitors arrive by car and should plan supplies and fuel accordingly. Local maps or GPS are essential for finding specific routes.
Tips for Visiting Elm Point, Minnesota #
- Borderland travel here involves unpaved tracks; check local conditions and borders before travel.
- The location is remote; plan fuel and provisions accordingly and notify authorities of travel plans if crossing backcountry roads.
- Bring binoculars if visiting to observe lake and wetland birds on the Minnesota border.
Best Time to Visit Elm Point, Minnesota #
Best visited in summer and early fall for road access and comfortable conditions; spring can be buggy and winter may render roads impassable.
Weather & Climate near Elm Point, Minnesota #
Elm Point, Minnesota's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -23°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (539 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -11°C and lows of -23°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.
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