Where is Palmer Lake?

Palmer Lake is a lake in Michigan.

What is the water temperature at Palmer Lake?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Palmer Lake in Michigan is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45183, 39.1 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Palmer Lake

Lake

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

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lake in Kalkaska 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 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 45183, as of Aug 22, 5:30 AM UTC
Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.

Water temp

72°F

22°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy 45183 (39.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:30 AM UTC.

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Weather at Palmer Lake

H: 72° L: 58°

Partly Cloudy

59°

Feels like 58°

Precipitation

85%

Humidity

92%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

62°

3 AM

60°

6 AM

62°

9 AM

64°

12 PM

66°

3 PM

72°

6 PM

67°

9 PM

61°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Lake?: Palmer Lake is a lake in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Palmer Lake?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Palmer Lake in Michigan is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45183, 39.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Palmer Lake?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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