Where is Markley Lake?

Markley Lake is a lake in Michigan.

What is the water temperature at Markley Lake?

As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Markley Lake in Michigan is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45168, 24.1 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Markley Lake

Lake

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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lake in Van Buren County, Michigan, USA

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 45168, as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM UTC

Water temp

72°F

22°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 45168 (24.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 PM UTC.

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Weather at Markley Lake

H: 80° L: 62°

Overcast

75°

Feels like 73°

Precipitation

11%

Humidity

56%

Wind

7 mph

UV Index

0.4

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

65°

3 AM

63°

6 AM

62°

9 AM

67°

12 PM

79°

3 PM

80°

6 PM

77°

9 PM

71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Markley Lake?: Markley Lake is a lake in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Markley Lake?: As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Markley Lake in Michigan is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45168, 24.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Markley Lake?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.

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