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Needham Reservoir
Lake · Needham, Massachusetts
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 44013, as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy 44013 (29.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:30 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Needham Reservoir?
- Needham Reservoir is a lake in Needham, Massachusetts.
- What is the water temperature at Needham Reservoir?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Needham Reservoir in Needham, Massachusetts is 67°F (19°C), measured by NOAA buoy 44013, 29.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Needham Reservoir?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Needham Reservoir rated?
- Needham Reservoir in Needham, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 12 reviews.
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