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Scott Lake

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy GDMM5, as of Aug 22, 10:48 AM UTC
Water temp
51°F
10°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy GDMM5 (40.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Scott Lake

H: 69° L: 54°
Clear
Clear
54°
|
Feels like 49°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
87%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
58°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Clear
54°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
59°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
66°
3 PM
Sunny
69°
6 PM
Sunny
66°
9 PM
Overcast
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott Lake?
Scott Lake is a lake in Minnesota.
What is the water temperature at Scott Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Scott Lake in Minnesota is 51°F (10°C), measured by NOAA buoy GDMM5, 40.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Scott Lake?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 51°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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