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Townsend Lake
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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.
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
lake in Houghton County, Michigan, United States of America
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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 45216, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM UTC
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy 45216 (31.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Townsend Lake?
- Townsend Lake is a lake in Michigan.
- What is the water temperature at Townsend Lake?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Townsend Lake in Michigan is 67°F (19°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45216, 31.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Townsend Lake?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
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