Ingalls Harbor Boat Ramp
About
Ingalls Harbor Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Alabama, set within Ingalls Harbor about 3.4 miles from the town of Decatur. It serves as a put-in for boaters heading out on the water in this corner of the state. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to launch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Decatur show October highs around 74°F with lows near 49°F, while April runs about 73°F by day and 50°F at night. Summer is hotter, with July and August highs typically around 90°F. Wheeler Lake, a fishing destination, lies about 4.4 miles away and makes a natural pairing for a trip to the ramp.
Location
Decatur
Alabama
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–81°F and lows of 42–59°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Decatur Pryor Fld, AL weather station, 3.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan51° high32° low
- Feb55° high35° low
- Mar64° high42° low
- Apr73° high50° low
- May81° high59° low
- Jun88° high67° low
- Jul90° high70° low
- Aug90° high68° low
- Sep85° high61° low
- Oct74° high49° low
- Nov62° high39° low
- Dec54° high35° low
Where it is
- Ingalls Harbor · Public land
- Nearest town
- Decatur, Alabama · 3.4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Ingalls Harbor Boat Ramp
Best months: February–May and September–November. 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
51° / 32°
10 wet
Feb
55° / 35°
11 wet
Mar
64° / 42°
11 wet
Apr
73° / 50°
11 wet
May
81° / 59°
11 wet
Jun
88° / 67°
11 wet
Jul
90° / 70°
12 wet
Aug
90° / 68°
10 wet
Sep
85° / 61°
9 wet
Oct
74° / 49°
9 wet
Nov
62° / 39°
9 wet
Dec
54° / 35°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Decatur Pryor Fld, AL, 3.5 mi away at 592 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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