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Fairbanks Lake South

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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.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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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 46266, as of Aug 22, 2:56 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
72°F
22°C

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live data from NOAA buoy 46266 (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:56 AM UTC.

Weather at Fairbanks Lake South

H: 79° L: 66°
Fog
Fog
69°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
18%
Humidity
99%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
68°
6 AM
Clear
66°
9 AM
Sunny
75°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
78°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
73°
9 PM
Fog
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fairbanks Lake South?
Fairbanks Lake South is a lake in California.
What is the water temperature at Fairbanks Lake South?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Fairbanks Lake South in California is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy 46266, 6.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Fairbanks Lake South?
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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