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Upper Greenwood Lake

Lake · West Milford, New Jersey

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Good to swimRainy today

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy BATN6, as of Aug 22, 2:18 AM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
76°F
24°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy BATN6 (37.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:18 AM UTC.

Weather at Upper Greenwood Lake

H: 76° L: 59°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
67°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
82%
Humidity
93%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
62°
3 AM
Overcast
61°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
60°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
70°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
75°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Upper Greenwood Lake?
Upper Greenwood Lake is a lake in West Milford, New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Upper Greenwood Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Upper Greenwood Lake in West Milford, New Jersey is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 37.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Upper Greenwood Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Upper Greenwood Lake rated?
Upper Greenwood Lake in West Milford, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 47 reviews.

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West Milford, NJ 07421

West Milford, New Jersey 07421

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