- Elevation, modelled
- 282 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Melander Hill330 m · 21.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- St. Croix Scenic Byway10.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:03local time
- Coordinates
- 45.0661, -93.0235
Pauly the Polar Bear is a artwork in Minnesota, at a modelled 282 m. Melander Hill stands 330 m to the southeast, 22 miles off. The nearest named place is Stellmacher Park, a park 0.4 miles away. St. Croix Scenic Byway passes 11 miles off. 12 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Pauly the Polar Bear. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melander Hill | SE 132° | 330 m | 21.6 mi |
| Dills Mound | SSE 146° | 320 m | 23.7 mi |
| Starks Mound | SE 143° | 310 m | 22.1 mi |
| Bissel's Mound | SE 137° | 307 m | 13.5 mi |
| Norwegian Hill | WSW 255° | 293.522 m | 11.1 mi |
| Coons Hill | ESE 114° | 268 m | 15.2 mi |
- 10.5 mi off the St. Croix Scenic Byway
- 8.3 mi off the Great River RoadNational
- 10.1 mi off the Grand Rounds Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Carver’s Cave Overlook · 8 mi
- Bruce Vento Scenic Overlook · 11 mi
- Stillwater Overlook · 11 mi
- May Mountain · 12 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Stellmacher Park: 0.4 mi
- Lions Park: 0.7 mi
- Lakeview Park: 0.8 mi
- Ramaley Park: 0.8 mi
- Columbia Park: 0.8 mi
Artworks
- White Bear Center for the Arts: 1.9 mi
- Snowman: 3.8 mi
- Poet's Post: 6.0 mi
- Tug of War: 7.1 mi
- Swede Hollow Henge: 7.6 mi
Nature reserves
- Bruentrup Heritage Farm: 2.3 mi
- Tamarack Nature Center: 2.5 mi
- Schuneman Wildlife Preserve: 3.7 mi
- Southwood Nature Preserve: 4.7 mi
- AHATS Wildlife Observation Area, Arden Hills: 6.4 mi
Historic sites
- Wildwood Amusement Park: 3.2 mi
- North Saint Paul Veterans Park: 3.8 mi
- Little Canada Firefighters Memorial: 4.3 mi
- Oakdale Veteran's Memorial: 7.2 mi
- The Gates Ajar: 8.3 mi
Gardens
- St. Paul – Changsha Friendship Garden: 5.4 mi
- Dragon Garden: 6.0 mi
- Dayton Bluff Community Garden: 7.7 mi
- Rivoli Bluffs Farm: 7.8 mi
- David Barton Community Reflective Garden: 7.9 mi
Museums: 56
Attractions: 40
- White Bear Armory: 1.6 mi
- Mound: 2.6 mi
- Bison: 8.6 mi
- Dall's Sheep: 8.6 mi
- Flamingo: 8.6 mi
Beaches: 36
- Bellaire Beach: 1.4 mi
- Ramsey County Beach: 2.3 mi
- Gervais Lake Beach: 4.4 mi
- Phalen Park Beach: 5.9 mi
- Golden Lake: 8.0 mi
Picnic sites: 14
- West Picnic Grounds: 8.8 mi
- Wabun A: 13.6 mi
- Wabun B: 13.6 mi
- Wabun C: 13.6 mi
- Wabun D: 13.7 mi
Peaks: 12
- Seminary Hill: 6.9 mi
- Norwegian Hill: 11.1 mi
- Bissel's Mound: 13.5 mi
- Pilot Knob: 14.8 mi
- Coons Hill: 15.2 mi
Waterfalls: 10
- Phalen Regional Park Waterfall: 5.4 mi
- Hamm’s Memorial Waterfalls: 8.3 mi
- Fairy Falls: 10.6 mi
- Shadow Falls: 12.1 mi
- Hidden Falls: 13.6 mi
Cliffs: 6
- Sand Castles: 8.4 mi
- East Clay Pit: 10.9 mi
- Middle Clay Pit: 11.1 mi
- West Clay Pit: 11.2 mi
- Minnehaha Falls: 13.9 mi
Rest areas: 4
- St. Croix Rest Area: 12.7 mi
- Saint Croix Weigh Station: 13.7 mi
- Forest Lake Rest Area: 14.1 mi
- Elm Creek Rest Area: 22.1 mi
Ghost towns: 3
- Garen: 11.2 mi
- Nininger: 21.4 mi
- Point Douglas: 24.0 mi
Springs: 3
- Hajduk Spring: 12.0 mi
- White Worm Springs: 12.8 mi
- Coldwater Spring: 14.3 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:16 | 18:46 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 05:26 | 20:18 | 21:03 |
| September equinox | 07:00 | 18:33 | 19:11 |
| December solstice | 07:48 | 15:45 | 16:34 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 17 | 21 | 33 | 47 | 60 | 69 | 74 | 72 | 64 | 50 | 36 | 23 |
| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Vadnais Lake, 4 mi away.
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