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Palmer Lake

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

lake in Alger County, Michigan, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy PNLM4, as of Aug 22, 7:48 AM UTC
Water temp
69°F
21°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy PNLM4 (39.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:48 AM UTC.

Weather at Palmer Lake

H: 67° L: 56°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
59°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
80%
Humidity
95%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
6 AM
Light drizzle
59°
9 AM
Light drizzle
62°
12 PM
Patchy light drizzle
66°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
6 PM
Sunny
62°
9 PM
Clear
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer Lake?
Palmer Lake is a lake in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Palmer Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Palmer Lake in Michigan is 69°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy PNLM4, 39.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Palmer Lake?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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