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Photo: Bow Lake, Bow Lake Village NH by John Phelan (CC BY 4.0) License

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy SEIM1, as of Aug 22, 11:48 AM UTC
Water temp
64°F
18°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy SEIM1 (25.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Bow Lake

H: 73° L: 58°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
66°
|
Feels like 64°
Precipitation
74%
Humidity
70%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Light drizzle
64°
9 AM
Light drizzle
67°
12 PM
Light drizzle
72°
3 PM
Light drizzle
72°
6 PM
Mist
58°
9 PM
Fog
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bow Lake?
Bow Lake is a lake in New Hampshire.
What is the water temperature at Bow Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bow Lake in New Hampshire is 64°F (18°C), measured by NOAA buoy SEIM1, 25.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Bow Lake?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Bow Lake rated?
Bow Lake in New Hampshire has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 48 reviews.

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