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Lake Byron

Lake Byron is a 42-acre lake near Carpenter, South Dakota, at about 1,247 feet. It is managed by the state fish and wildlife agency.

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Best time to visit Lake Byron
Best months: April–June and August–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
  26° / 6°
  7 wet
2. Feb
  31° / 10°
  7 wet
3. Mar
  44° / 22°
  7 wet
4. Apr
  58° / 34°
  9 wet
5. May
  70° / 46°
  11 wet
6. Jun
  80° / 57°
  11 wet
7. Jul
  86° / 62°
  9 wet
8. Aug
  83° / 59°
  8 wet
9. Sep
  76° / 50°
  7 wet
10. Oct
  60° / 36°
  7 wet
11. Nov
  44° / 22°
  6 wet
12. Dec
  30° / 11°
  6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Huron Rgnl Ap, SD, 13.6 mi away at 1,280 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Best time to visit Lake Byron