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Lake Arlington
Tourist attraction · Arlington Heights, Illinois
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable 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 swimComfortable 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 45186, as of Aug 22, 2:40 AM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy 45186 (19.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:40 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake Arlington?
- Lake Arlington is a tourist attraction in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
- What is the water temperature at Lake Arlington?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Arlington in Arlington Heights, Illinois is 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45186, 19.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Lake Arlington?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Lake Arlington rated?
- Lake Arlington in Arlington Heights, Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 1536 reviews.
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Location & Contact
2201 N Windsor Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
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