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Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch

Washington

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Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch is a boat launch in Washington, managed by Grant County PUD and about 3.6 miles from the town of Beverly. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Smyrna weather station show May highs around 77°F with lows near 46°F, while July highs climb to about 93°F. For time off the water, the Ridge Trail lies about 5.8 miles away. Climbers can head to Running Gear Death Wall, Fugs Wall, or Echo Basin, all a little over 9 miles away.

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Managed by

Grant County PUD

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Location

Beverly

Washington

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–84°F and lows of 39–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Smyrna, WA weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan40° high26° low
  2. Feb48° high28° low
  3. Mar58° high33° low
  4. Apr67° high39° low
  5. May77° high46° low
  6. Jun84° high54° low
  7. Jul93° high59° low
  8. Aug92° high58° low
  9. Sep82° high49° low
  10. Oct67° high38° low
  11. Nov50° high31° low
  12. Dec40° high26° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Beverly, Washington · 3.6 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch

Best months: March–June and September–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

    40° / 26°

  2. Feb

    48° / 28°

  3. Mar

    58° / 33°

  4. Apr

    67° / 39°

  5. May

    77° / 46°

  6. Jun

    84° / 54°

  7. Jul

    93° / 59°

  8. Aug

    92° / 58°

  9. Sep

    82° / 49°

  10. Oct

    67° / 38°

  11. Nov

    50° / 31°

  12. Dec

    40° / 26°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Smyrna, WA, 14.3 mi away at 560 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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