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Howard Pond

Reservoir

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy FOXR1, as of Aug 22, 12:18 AM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
72°F
22°C

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

Live data from NOAA buoy FOXR1 (10.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:18 AM UTC.

Weather at Howard Pond

H: 73° L: 64°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
67°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
89%
Humidity
81%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain
66°
3 AM
Light rain
66°
6 AM
Light rain
65°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
12 PM
Light drizzle
69°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Pond?
Howard Pond is a reservoir in Rhode Island.
What is the water temperature at Howard Pond?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Pond in Rhode Island is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy FOXR1, 10.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Howard Pond?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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