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LaBagh Woods Canoe Launch

Illinois

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LaBagh Woods Canoe Launch is a boat launch in Illinois, about 2 miles from the town of Lincolnwood. It serves as a put-in for paddlers heading out on the water in this part of the state. For comfortable paddling weather, late spring through early fall works best. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 70°F in May and 75°F in September, with July warming to about 85°F. Several other outdoor spots sit close by. Resist, a climbing area, is about 2 miles away, and the River Bank Neighbors Trail and Horner Park Nature Trail are both about 3 miles off. Paddlers looking for more water can head to the North Branch Chicago River, roughly 6 miles away.

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Chicago

Illinois

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–85°F and lows of 45–66°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, IL weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan32° high19° low
  2. Feb36° high22° low
  3. Mar47° high31° low
  4. Apr59° high40° low
  5. May70° high51° low
  6. Jun80° high61° low
  7. Jul85° high66° low
  8. Aug83° high65° low
  9. Sep75° high57° low
  10. Oct63° high45° low
  11. Nov48° high34° low
  12. Dec37° high24° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Lincolnwood, Illinois · 1.9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit LaBagh Woods Canoe Launch

Best months: April and June–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

    32° / 19°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    36° / 22°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    47° / 31°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    59° / 40°

    12 wet

  5. May

    70° / 51°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 61°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 66°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    83° / 65°

    9 wet

  9. Sep

    75° / 57°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 45°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    48° / 34°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    37° / 24°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chicago Ohare Intl Ap, IL, 10 mi away at 658 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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