Where is Pottawattamie Lake?

Pottawattamie Lake is a lake in Indiana.

What is the water temperature at Pottawattamie Lake?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Pottawattamie Lake in Indiana is 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45026, 16.6 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Pottawattamie Lake

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Comfortable 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 swim

Comfortable 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 45026, as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM UTC

Water temp

74°F

23°C

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Live data from NOAA buoy 45026 (16.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:30 AM UTC.

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Weather at Pottawattamie Lake

H: 77° L: 61°

Overcast

69°

Feels like 68°

Precipitation

11%

Humidity

76%

Wind

8 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

68°

3 AM

64°

6 AM

62°

9 AM

66°

12 PM

75°

3 PM

76°

6 PM

76°

9 PM

71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pottawattamie Lake?: Pottawattamie Lake is a lake in Indiana.
What is the water temperature at Pottawattamie Lake?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Pottawattamie Lake in Indiana is 74°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45026, 16.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Pottawattamie Lake?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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