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Forest Lake

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

lake in Charlevoix 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 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 45022, as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM UTC
Water temp
71°F
22°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 45022 (13.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Forest Lake

H: 74° L: 59°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
63°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
83%
Humidity
93%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy light drizzle
64°
3 AM
Light drizzle
61°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
9 AM
Light drizzle
63°
12 PM
Light drizzle
67°
3 PM
Moderate rain at times
74°
6 PM
Moderate rain at times
70°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forest Lake?
Forest Lake is a lake in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Forest Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Forest Lake in Michigan is 71°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45022, 13.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Forest Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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