California · Lake fishing · Arcata

South Oxidation Pond

May–Oct
best months

South Oxidation Pond is a 6-acre pond near Arcata, California, at about 7 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit South Oxidation Pond

    Best months: May–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.

    1. Jan

      55° / 41°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 41°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      56° / 42°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 44°

      13 wet

    5. May

      60° / 48°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      62° / 50°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      63° / 52°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      64° / 53°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 50°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 47°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      58° / 43°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      55° / 40°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Eureka Wfo Woodley Island, CA, 4.7 mi away at 20 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.