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Sherando Lake

Apr–Oct
best months

Is Sherando Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Sherando Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Sherando Lake is a 19-acre lake in Virginia, at about 1,838 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Sherando Lake

    Best months: April–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

      41° / 19°

    2. Feb

      45° / 20°

    3. Mar

      52° / 25°

    4. Apr

      64° / 36°

    5. May

      71° / 46°

    6. Jun

      80° / 56°

    7. Jul

      83° / 60°

    8. Aug

      81° / 58°

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

    10. Oct

      65° / 39°

    11. Nov

      53° / 29°

    12. Dec

      44° / 24°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Montebello Fish Cultural Stn, VA, 8.8 mi away at 2,667 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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