Where is Alvord Lake?

Alvord Lake is a lake in California.

What is the water temperature at Alvord Lake?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Alvord Lake in California is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy AAMC1, 8.4 miles away.

Updated June 9, 2026

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Alvord Lake

Lake

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy AAMC1, as of Aug 22, 2:18 AM UTC
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Water temp

70°F

21°C

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live data from NOAA buoy AAMC1 (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:18 AM UTC.

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Weather at Alvord Lake

H: 71° L: 56°

Clear

60°

Feels like 56°

Precipitation

29%

Humidity

90%

Wind

13 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

57°

3 AM

58°

6 AM

57°

9 AM

59°

12 PM

65°

3 PM

69°

6 PM

70°

9 PM

59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alvord Lake?: Alvord Lake is a lake in California.
What is the water temperature at Alvord Lake?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Alvord Lake in California is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy AAMC1, 8.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Alvord Lake?: Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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