Where is Lake Elizabeth?

Lake Elizabeth is a lake in New York.

What is the water temperature at Lake Elizabeth?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Elizabeth in New York is 78°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy CXHN6, 33.9 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Lake Elizabeth

Lake

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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lake in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy CXHN6, as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM UTC

Water temp

78°F

26°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy CXHN6 (33.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 AM UTC.

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Weather at Lake Elizabeth

H: 78° L: 54°

Overcast

64°

Feels like 61°

Precipitation

57%

Humidity

56%

Wind

3 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

58°

3 AM

56°

6 AM

54°

9 AM

61°

12 PM

76°

3 PM

77°

6 PM

77°

9 PM

65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Elizabeth?: Lake Elizabeth is a lake in New York.
What is the water temperature at Lake Elizabeth?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lake Elizabeth in New York is 78°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy CXHN6, 33.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Lake Elizabeth?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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