Location & Surroundings
Bates Junction is a settlement in Michigan, United States, at 472 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Iron Mountain, 51 km to the southeast. The national capital Washington is about 1240 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Stambaugh Airport, 3 km away.
Overview
Bates Junction is hamlet in Iron County, Michigan, United States.
It is located in Iron County, United States.
Also known as: Bates Junction, MI, Bates Junction, Michigan
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Iron County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
46° 5' 11" N, 88° 36' 7" W
- Elevation 472 m (DEM: 469 m)
- Timezone America/Menominee
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:56
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 10 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bates Junction
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bates Junction, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 15.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 324 W/m2.
Temperature
15.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,027.9 hPa
Clouds
58 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 15.2 | 2.3 | 82 | 28 | 1,027.9 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 8.4 | 2.1 | 100 | 57 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 250.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 4.7 | 1.8 | 123 | 67 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 3.5 | 1.7 | 144 | 70 | 1,030.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 3.0 | 174 | 46 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 324.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.5 | 2.5 | 179 | 76 | 1,025.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 258.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.2 | 2.3 | 204 | 91 | 1,024.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.1 | 2.2 | 226 | 94 | 1,024.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.7 | 2.9 | 244 | 50 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 298.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.3 | 1.0 | 248 | 76 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 227.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.8 | 1.3 | 253 | 90 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 8.9 | 0.8 | 263 | 93 | 1,024.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.2 | 1.5 | 182 | 55 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 295.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bates Junction?
Now 15.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.5 to 15.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 324 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bates Junction today?
Sunrise around 07:15 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 10h 47m.
What is the local time in Bates Junction?
Local time is 19:56. Time zone: America/Menominee (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Bates Junction?
Bates Junction is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bates Junction?
Elevation about 472 m. DEM 469 m.
Where is Bates Junction located?
It is at 46.08634, -88.60208 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bates Junction in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry