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DeForest Lake
Lake · Clarkstown, New York
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy BATN6, as of Aug 22, 4:48 AM UTC
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Live data from NOAA buoy BATN6 (30.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:48 AM UTC.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is DeForest Lake?
- DeForest Lake is a lake in Clarkstown, New York.
- What is the water temperature at DeForest Lake?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at DeForest Lake in Clarkstown, New York is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy BATN6, 30.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at DeForest Lake?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is DeForest Lake rated?
- DeForest Lake in Clarkstown, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 16 reviews.
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