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Green Lake Beach

Swimming lake · Fayetteville, New York

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Editor's Notes
Green Lakes State Park near Syracuse centers on two rare meromictic lakes, whose deep layers never mix with the surface. That stillness gives the water an astonishing jade-green color and preserves sediment on the bottom undisturbed for thousands of years.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 45215, as of Aug 21, 7:26 PM UTC
Water temp
75°F
24°C

No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy 45215 (42.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:26 PM UTC.

Weather at Green Lake Beach

H: 85° L: 53°
Sunny
Sunny
85°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
31%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
5.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
56°
3 AM
Fog
57°
6 AM
Fog
57°
9 AM
Cloudy
59°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Green Lake Beach?
Green Lake Beach is a swimming lake in Fayetteville, New York.
What is the water temperature at Green Lake Beach?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Green Lake Beach in Fayetteville, New York is 75°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45215, 42.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Green Lake Beach?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Green Lake Beach rated?
Green Lake Beach in Fayetteville, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 965 reviews.
What amenities does Green Lake Beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Green Lake Beach include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Fayetteville, NY 13066

Fayetteville, New York 13066

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Accessibility

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Amenities

Camping nearby