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Green Lake

Park · Catskill, New York

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 78°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 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy CXHN6, as of Aug 22, 4:18 AM UTC
Water temp
78°F
26°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy CXHN6 (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:18 AM UTC.

Weather at Green Lake

H: 76° L: 57°
Overcast
Overcast
61°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
25%
Humidity
63%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Cloudy
62°
3 AM
Cloudy
58°
6 AM
Overcast
57°
9 AM
Overcast
64°
12 PM
Overcast
72°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
9 PM
Mist
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Green Lake?
Green Lake is a park in Catskill, New York.
What is the water temperature at Green Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Green Lake in Catskill, New York is 78°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy CXHN6, 6.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Green Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Green Lake rated?
Green Lake in Catskill, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 38 reviews.

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Location & Contact

446 Valley Rd, Catskill, NY 12414

Catskill, New York 12414

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