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Russell C. Davidson Memorial Boat Ramp

Illinois

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Russell C. Davidson Memorial Boat Ramp is a boat launch in southern Illinois, within the Hidden Springs Ranger District. The nearest town is Golconda, about 7.5 miles away. The most comfortable stretch for time on the water tends to be September and October. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Smithland L&D run highs of about 81°F in September and 70°F in October, with only six to eight wet days a month. Across the state line in Kentucky, Mantle Rock Trail is about 8.5 miles away for anyone wanting a hike to go with a day on the water.

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Golconda

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 68–85°F and lows of 46–65°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Smithland L&D, IL weather station, 7.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan43° high26° low
  2. Feb47° high28° low
  3. Mar57° high37° low
  4. Apr68° high46° low
  5. May77° high56° low
  6. Jun85° high65° low
  7. Jul88° high69° low
  8. Aug87° high67° low
  9. Sep81° high60° low
  10. Oct70° high47° low
  11. Nov57° high36° low
  12. Dec46° high29° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Golconda, Illinois · 7.5 mi

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Russell C. Davidson Memorial Boat Ramp

Best months: March–June 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.

  1. Jan

    43° / 26°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 28°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    57° / 37°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 46°

    11 wet

  5. May

    77° / 56°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    85° / 65°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    88° / 69°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    87° / 67°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    81° / 60°

    6 wet

  10. Oct

    70° / 47°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 36°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 29°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Smithland L&D, IL, 7.4 mi away at 357 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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