Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin

Lake Small recreational lake in Wisconsin

Lake Ivanhoe, near small Wisconsin towns, attracts anglers and boating locals; seasonal recreation and lakeside homes define most visits rather than organized tourism.

Lake Ivanhoe is a small freshwater lake in southeastern Wisconsin, United States, located in the state’s glaciated lowlands. It functions primarily as a local recreational and residential lake rather than a large regional landmark.

Recreational use is the primary draw around the lake, with boating, angling, and lakeside residences common along its shore. Public access points and formal facilities are limited compared with larger Wisconsin lakes.

The lake occupies a basin left by Pleistocene glaciation, like many small lakes across southeastern Wisconsin. Land use around the lake has become more residential and recreational over the 20th and 21st centuries.

Lake Ivanhoe sits in southeastern Wisconsin; coordinates place it within driving distance of regional towns in the area. The surrounding landscape is typical midwestern glacial plain with mixed farmland and suburban development.

Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin
42.5831, -88.3483

How to Get to Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin #

Located in Wisconsin, reach Lake Ivanhoe via county roads from the nearest town centers. Local county maps and parks departments provide directions to public access and boat launches.

Tips for Visiting Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin #

  • Local county parks office can confirm boat-launch rules and any swim advisories.
  • For winter cross-country skiing check county notices for frozen-lake safety.
  • Combine lake visits with nearby county parks for better trail options.

Best Time to Visit Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin #

A small recreational lake in Wisconsin used by locals for boating and seasonal outdoor activities.

Summer
June-September · 18-30°C
Warm weather for swimming and boating.
Winter
December-February · -15°C to 0°C
Cold with frozen surfaces; check for safe ice conditions.

Weather & Climate near Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin #

Climate

Lake Ivanhoe, Wisconsin's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (904 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -3°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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