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Best Time to Hike Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake"

wb_sunny Best from October to October
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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake", United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake"

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 41°F5°C 24°F-4°C 115 mm 10
February 54°F12°C 33°F1°C 153 mm 11
March 63°F17°C 40°F5°C 114 mm 9
April 69°F21°C 50°F10°C 117 mm 14
May 74°F23°C 57°F14°C 194 mm 17
June 84°F29°C 65°F19°C 87 mm 15
July 87°F31°C 70°F21°C 99 mm 14
August 84°F29°C 65°F18°C 56 mm 8
September 80°F26°C 61°F16°C 118 mm 10
October 71°F22°C 50°F10°C 55 mm 5
November 60°F16°C 42°F6°C 96 mm 13
December 50°F10°C 33°F1°C 87 mm 13

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake" are October. Expect daytime highs around 72°F22°C and nights near 50°F10°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Sheltowee Trace NRT Section 26 "Laurel Lake"

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