Washburn Marina Beach
About
Washburn Marina Beach is a public lake beach in Wisconsin, about a mile from the town of Washburn. It's a simple stop for a day at the water, close to town and easy to fold into a visit to the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 77°F with lows near 56°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Bayfield Fish Hatchery. Winters are cold, with January highs around 23°F. The Washburn Ranger District, a lake fishing area, sits just 0.4 miles away. In winter, The Buzz and Raven Trail cross-country ski trails are about 7 miles off, and the Nglvc Boardwalk South Loop hike is also about 7 miles away.
Location
Washburn Marina 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–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–77°F and lows of 40–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bayfield Fish Hatchery, WI weather station, 8.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan23° high4° low
- Feb26° high6° low
- Mar37° high17° low
- Apr49° high29° low
- May60° high40° low
- Jun71° high50° low
- Jul77° high56° low
- Aug76° high55° low
- Sep68° high47° low
- Oct55° high36° low
- Nov40° high25° low
- Dec28° high12° low
Nearby
- Washburn Ranger DistrictLake fishing0.4 mi
- The BuzzCross-country skiing6.9 mi
- Raven TrailCross-country skiing6.9 mi
- Nglvc Boardwalk South LoopHiking6.9 mi
- NGLVC BOARDWALK NORTH LOOP SNOHiking7 mi
- Deer PathCross-country skiing7 mi
- SeagullCross-country skiing7.2 mi
- Swiss MissCross-country skiing7.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Washburn Marina Beach
Best months: May–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.
Jan
23° / 4°
Feb
26° / 6°
Mar
37° / 17°
Apr
49° / 29°
May
60° / 40°
Jun
71° / 50°
Jul
77° / 56°
Aug
76° / 55°
Sep
68° / 47°
Oct
55° / 36°
Nov
40° / 25°
Dec
28° / 12°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bayfield Fish Hatchery, WI, 8.2 mi away at 615 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.