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Finch Lake Boat Ramp

Louisiana

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Finch Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch in northern Louisiana, on land managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The nearest town is Marion, about 9 miles away. October is the most comfortable month to plan a trip. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 77°F and lows near 50°F then, with fewer wet days than in winter or spring. Midsummer highs typically reach about 92°F. Other spots within a short drive include the West Side Interior ATV Trail, about 5 miles away, and Cecil Creek, a canoeing route about 8 miles off. The Riley Trestle ATV Trail is about 9 miles away.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Location

Marion

Louisiana

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When to go

Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 36–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Monroe 26 N, LA weather station, 2.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

Jan56° high34° low
Feb60° high36° low
Mar68° high43° low
Apr76° high50° low
May83° high60° low
Jun89° high67° low
Jul92° high70° low
Aug92° high69° low
Sep88° high62° low
Oct77° high50° low
Nov66° high41° low
Dec58° high36° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town: Marion, Louisiana · 9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Finch Lake Boat Ramp

Best months: October–May. 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
56° / 34°
12 wet
Feb
60° / 36°
11 wet
Mar
68° / 43°
11 wet
Apr
76° / 50°
11 wet
May
83° / 60°
11 wet
Jun
89° / 67°
9 wet
Jul
92° / 70°
10 wet
Aug
92° / 69°
9 wet
Sep
88° / 62°
7 wet
Oct
77° / 50°
8 wet
Nov
66° / 41°
8 wet
Dec
58° / 36°
11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Monroe 26 N, LA, 2.4 mi away at 88 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.