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 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45147, 41.4 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Townsend Lake

Lake

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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lake in Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 45147, as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM UTC

Water temp

74°F

23°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 45147 (41.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:00 PM UTC.

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Weather at Townsend Lake

H: 81° L: 63°

Sunny

80°

Feels like 75°

Precipitation

64%

Humidity

31%

Wind

9 mph

UV Index

6.8

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen

12 AM

67°

3 AM

65°

6 AM

64°

9 AM

66°

12 PM

77°

3 PM

81°

6 PM

79°

9 PM

68°

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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 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45147, 41.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Townsend Lake?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.

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