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Onteora Lake

Lake · Kingston, New York

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°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 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy TKPN6, as of Aug 22, 1:18 PM UTC
Water temp
77°F
25°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy TKPN6 (7.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:18 PM UTC.

Weather at Onteora Lake

H: 79° L: 58°
Overcast
Overcast
65°
|
Feels like 67°
Precipitation
15%
Humidity
84%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
1.7
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
64°
3 AM
Overcast
62°
6 AM
Overcast
58°
9 AM
Overcast
65°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Sunny
75°
6 PM
Sunny
76°
9 PM
Clear
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Onteora Lake?
Onteora Lake is a lake in Kingston, New York.
What is the water temperature at Onteora Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Onteora Lake in Kingston, New York is 77°F (25°C), measured by NOAA buoy TKPN6, 7.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Onteora Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Onteora Lake rated?
Onteora Lake in Kingston, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 41 reviews.
What amenities does Onteora Lake have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Onteora Lake include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Kingston, NY 12401

Kingston, New York 12401

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Amenities

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