Washington Street Beach
About
Washington Street Beach is a public lake beach in Michigan, about half a mile from the town of Ironton. It's a simple spot for time along the shore, close enough to town to make an easy stop. Summer is the warmest stretch, with July and August at typical average highs near 76°F and lows around 61°F, according to normals from the nearby Charlevoix weather station. Winters are cold, with typical January highs around 29°F. Nearby options include Camp Michigania, a campground about 8 miles away, and the Avalanche Hiking Trails, roughly 9.7 miles off. Either one pairs well with a beach visit for a longer outing.
Location
Washington Street Beach
Michigan
Data: US EPA BEACON (Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification). Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–76°F and lows of 43–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Charlevoix, MI weather station, 5.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan29° high18° low
- Feb29° high16° low
- Mar37° high22° low
- Apr48° high33° low
- May61° high43° low
- Jun71° high54° low
- Jul76° high61° low
- Aug76° high61° low
- Sep70° high53° low
- Oct57° high43° low
- Nov45° high34° low
- Dec35° high25° low
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Washington Street Beach
Best months: May–August. 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
29° / 18°
18 wet
Feb
29° / 16°
14 wet
Mar
37° / 22°
11 wet
Apr
48° / 33°
11 wet
May
61° / 43°
12 wet
Jun
71° / 54°
11 wet
Jul
76° / 61°
10 wet
Aug
76° / 61°
11 wet
Sep
70° / 53°
13 wet
Oct
57° / 43°
16 wet
Nov
45° / 34°
16 wet
Dec
35° / 25°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Charlevoix, MI, 5.2 mi away at 593 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
