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Crystal Lake

Illinois

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Crystal Lake is a boat launch in southern Illinois, about 7.6 miles from the town of Pinckneyville. It gives boaters a put-in on Crystal Lake. It sits close to a few other outdoor spots, so it can anchor a day that mixes time on the water with a short walk. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 68°F in April and 69°F in October. Midsummer is hotter, with July highs averaging about 87°F. Winter days typically top out in the 40s. The closest neighbor is Lost Forty Trail, about half a mile away, and Pyramid Trail is just under a mile off. Paddlers can also look to Galum Creek, roughly 3.5 miles from the launch.

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Location

Pinckneyville

Illinois

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–84°F and lows of 46–64°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Du Quoin 4 Se, IL weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan40° high24° low2 days with snow
  2. Feb46° high28° low2 days with snow
  3. Mar56° high36° low1 days with snow
  4. Apr68° high46° low
  5. May76° high56° low
  6. Jun84° high64° low
  7. Jul87° high68° low
  8. Aug86° high65° low
  9. Sep80° high57° low
  10. Oct69° high46° low
  11. Nov55° high35° low
  12. Dec44° high28° low1 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Pinckneyville, Illinois · 7.6 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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