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Mckinley Beach

Wisconsin

About

McKinley Beach is a public lake beach in Wisconsin, set within McKinley Park about 2.6 miles from Shorewood. The beach is a simple stop for time by the water, and the park setting makes it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the area around Shorewood. Summer is the warmest time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 85°F with lows near 63°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in West Allis. September stays mild, with typical highs around 77°F. For a change of pace, the Oak Leaf Bike Trail - Wilson climbing area lies about 3.5 miles away.

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Mckinley Beach

Wisconsin

Data: US EPA BEACON (Beach Advisory and Closing Online Notification). Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–85°F and lows of 42–63°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the West Allis, WI weather station, 6.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan31° high15° low
  2. Feb34° high17° low
  3. Mar45° high27° low
  4. Apr57° high36° low
  5. May70° high48° low
  6. Jun80° high58° low
  7. Jul85° high63° low
  8. Aug83° high62° low
  9. Sep77° high54° low
  10. Oct62° high42° low
  11. Nov48° high30° low
  12. Dec36° high21° low

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

Where it is

  • McKinley Park · Public land
Nearest town
Shorewood, Wisconsin · 2.6 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Mckinley Beach

Best months: April and June–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

    31° / 15°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    34° / 17°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    45° / 27°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    57° / 36°

    12 wet

  5. May

    70° / 48°

    14 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 58°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 63°

    10 wet

  8. Aug

    83° / 62°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    77° / 54°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    62° / 42°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    48° / 30°

    11 wet

  12. Dec

    36° / 21°

    12 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at West Allis, WI, 6.6 mi away at 723 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.