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Lackawaxen River

River

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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 89 ft³/s over 65 years).
Good to swimGreat conditions today

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. USGS gauge 01431500, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 89 ft³/s over 65 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
71°F
22°C
Streamflow
90 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.85 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 89 ft³/s over 65 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Lackawaxen River at Hawley, PA (3.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lackawaxen River

H: 77° L: 57°
Overcast
Overcast
75°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
16%
Humidity
60%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
61°
3 AM
Overcast
59°
6 AM
Overcast
61°
9 AM
Cloudy
66°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
74°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
75°
6 PM
Overcast
75°
9 PM
Overcast
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lackawaxen River?
Lackawaxen River is a river in Pennsylvania.
What is the water temperature at Lackawaxen River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lackawaxen River in Pennsylvania is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 01431500, 3.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Lackawaxen River?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Lackawaxen River rated?
Lackawaxen River in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 12 reviews.

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