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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy CECC1, as of Aug 22, 4:48 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
59°F
15°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy CECC1 (26.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Prescott Lake

H: 71° L: 53°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
53°
|
Feels like 53°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
96%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
62°
3 AM
Overcast
61°
6 AM
Overcast
59°
9 AM
Overcast
63°
12 PM
Sunny
70°
3 PM
Sunny
70°
6 PM
Sunny
66°
9 PM
Clear
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Prescott Lake?
Prescott Lake is a lake in California.
What is the water temperature at Prescott Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Prescott Lake in California is 59°F (15°C), measured by NOAA buoy CECC1, 26.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Prescott Lake?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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