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Hiawatha Lake

Lake · Syracuse, New York

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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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 45215, as of Aug 22, 10:56 AM UTC
Water temp
74°F
23°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 45215 (37.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:56 AM UTC.

Weather at Hiawatha Lake

H: 89° L: 57°
Sunny
Sunny
58°
|
Feels like 55°
Precipitation
65%
Humidity
79%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
61°
3 AM
Clear
58°
6 AM
Clear
57°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
85°
3 PM
Sunny
89°
6 PM
Light rain shower
70°
9 PM
Light rain shower
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hiawatha Lake?
Hiawatha Lake is a lake in Syracuse, New York.
What is the water temperature at Hiawatha Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Hiawatha Lake in Syracuse, New York is 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45215, 37.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Hiawatha Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Hiawatha Lake rated?
Hiawatha Lake in Syracuse, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.

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Syracuse, NY 13207

Syracuse, New York 13207

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