Arcadia Point Boat Ramp
About
Arcadia Point Boat Ramp is a boat launch in Washington, about 7 miles from the community of Herron Island. It serves as a put-in for getting a boat onto the water in this part of the state. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 78 to 79°F with only about five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on 20 days a month. Several other outings lie within a short drive. The Boardwalk hike is about 5 miles away, and Mill Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 5.5 miles off. The Loop Trail and the PUD 3 Walking Path are both within about 7 miles.
Location
Shelton
Washington
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–79°F and lows of 38–52°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shelton Sanderson Fld, WA weather station, 9.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan47° high34° low
- Feb50° high33° low
- Mar55° high35° low
- Apr60° high38° low
- May67° high44° low
- Jun71° high49° low
- Jul78° high52° low
- Aug79° high52° low
- Sep74° high48° low
- Oct61° high41° low
- Nov52° high36° low
- Dec46° high33° low
Nearby
- BoardwalkHiking5.1 mi
- Mill CreekCanoeing5.5 mi
- Loop TrailHiking6.3 mi
- PUD 3 Walking PathHiking7.3 mi
- Teresa Johnson Memorial TrailHiking8.4 mi
- Evergreen Beach TrailHiking8.4 mi
- Social TrailHiking8.5 mi
- Ellis Cove TrailHiking8.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Arcadia Point Boat Ramp
Best months: June–September. 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
47° / 34°
20 wet
Feb
50° / 33°
17 wet
Mar
55° / 35°
19 wet
Apr
60° / 38°
16 wet
May
67° / 44°
13 wet
Jun
71° / 49°
8 wet
Jul
78° / 52°
5 wet
Aug
79° / 52°
5 wet
Sep
74° / 48°
9 wet
Oct
61° / 41°
15 wet
Nov
52° / 36°
19 wet
Dec
46° / 33°
20 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shelton Sanderson Fld, WA, 9.9 mi away at 271 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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