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Clear Lake

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. NOAA buoy HBXC1, as of Aug 22, 4:00 AM UTC
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
55°F
13°C

Official advisories

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

Live data from NOAA buoy HBXC1 (26.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 AM UTC.

Weather at Clear Lake

H: 70° L: 53°
Overcast
Overcast
60°
|
Feels like 61°
Precipitation
23%
Humidity
89%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Fog
55°
3 AM
Fog
54°
6 AM
Fog
53°
9 AM
Overcast
57°
12 PM
Sunny
69°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
69°
6 PM
Cloudy
65°
9 PM
Overcast
60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Clear Lake?
Clear Lake is a lake in California.
What is the water temperature at Clear Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Clear Lake in California is 55°F (13°C), measured by NOAA buoy HBXC1, 26.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Clear Lake?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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