Almanor Boat Launch
- Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
- best months
Almanor Boat Launch is a Forest Service boat launch on Lake Almanor in California, about 0.2 miles from the town of Almanor. The launch has two lanes and a courtesy dock, and parking is provided for boat trailers and vehicles. It is generally open from mid-April through November, depending on conditions, and is not reservable. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Canyon Dam weather station show July highs around 86°F with lows near 50°F and only about one wet day in the month. Winter is much cooler, with January highs around 42°F and lows near 25°F. Almanor Cross and Almanor North and South Campgrounds are both about 0.2 miles away. Almanor Campground is about half a mile off, and the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail is roughly 1.8 miles away.
Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
Best time to visit Almanor Boat Launch
Best months: April–June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
42° / 25°
11 wet
Feb
45° / 26°
11 wet
Mar
51° / 29°
11 wet
Apr
58° / 32°
9 wet
May
68° / 39°
7 wet
Jun
78° / 45°
3 wet
Jul
86° / 50°
1 wet
Aug
85° / 49°
1 wet
Sep
79° / 44°
2 wet
Oct
65° / 36°
5 wet
Nov
50° / 30°
9 wet
Dec
41° / 25°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canyon Dam, CA, 5.7 mi away at 4,560 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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