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Wisconsin Point Shafer Beach (#2)

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Wisconsin Point Shafer Beach (#2) is a public lake beach in Wisconsin, about 6 miles from the town of Superior. It is a simple stop for a day at the water, with no trail or climb involved. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Superior put July highs around 76°F with lows near 58°F, and August is nearly as warm at about 75°F. The Lake Superior Water Trail passes about a mile away, and the Tri-County Corridor hike is roughly 2 miles off. In winter, the Millenium Trail and Billings Drive cross-country ski routes lie within about 9 miles.

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Wisconsin Point Shafer Beach (#2)

Wisconsin

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

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jun–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–76°F and lows of 49–58°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Superior, WI weather station, 6.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan23° high6° low7 days with snow
  2. Feb27° high9° low5 days with snow
  3. Mar36° high21° low4 days with snow
  4. Apr46° high32° low1 days with snow
  5. May57° high41° low
  6. Jun67° high49° low
  7. Jul76° high58° low
  8. Aug75° high58° low
  9. Sep67° high50° low
  10. Oct53° high39° low
  11. Nov39° high26° low3 days with snow
  12. Dec27° high13° low6 days with snow

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Superior, Wisconsin · 5.9 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Wisconsin Point Shafer Beach (#2)

Best months: May–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.

  1. Jan

    23° / 6°

    7 wet · 7 snow

  2. Feb

    27° / 9°

    6 wet · 5 snow

  3. Mar

    36° / 21°

    7 wet · 4 snow

  4. Apr

    46° / 32°

    9 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    57° / 41°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    67° / 49°

    11 wet

  7. Jul

    76° / 58°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    75° / 58°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    67° / 50°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    53° / 39°

    10 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 26°

    8 wet · 3 snow

  12. Dec

    27° / 13°

    7 wet · 6 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Superior, WI, 6.3 mi away at 607 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.