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Copper Harbor, Michigan fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color around Copper Harbor peaks about September 26, with the best viewing from roughly September 25 to October 3.
- Typical peak
- September 26
- Best viewing
- Sep 25 – Oct 3
- Color starts
- Around Sep 14
- Leaves mostly down
- Around Oct 9
- Elevation
- 620 ft
- Color potential
- Strong
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Typical season
Peak around September 26. Turn on JavaScript to see today’s status and the five-week outlook.
The season at a glance
Bar height shows how good the viewing typically is on each day, from September 1 through November 30. Colors show the stage, from green through peak red to bare.
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Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Copper Harbor?
In a typical year, fall color around Copper Harbor peaks about September 26, with the best viewing from roughly September 25 to October 3. Weather can shift the timing by about a week either way.
How long does peak color last in Copper Harbor?
Near-peak color usually holds for about 9 days. Color starts to show around September 14, and most leaves are down by about October 9.
Is Copper Harbor early or late compared with the rest of Michigan?
Copper Harbor typically peaks about 9 days earlier than the Michigan average of Oct 5. It ranks 1 of 5 Michigan destinations from earliest to latest.
What trees color up around Copper Harbor?
The main fall color in this area comes from sugar maple, red maple, quaking aspen, paper birch. See the leaf guide to identify them.
Estimates come from the Leaves.com model of typical years, based on latitude, elevation, and distance from large bodies of water. They are not live observations. How it works.