Carter LakeWater Level & Temperature
Carter Lake water level & water temperature
Carter Lake water level is updated continuously from the operating agency. Full pool elevation is 5761 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.
Carter Lake water temperature by month
Carter Lake surface water temperature averages from about 36°F in January to 73°F in July over the year, based on a 40-year USGS model (1980–2020). Cold-water caution applies in roughly half the year, when the typical temperature is below 60°F.
Jan
36°
Feb
36°
Mar
40°
Apr
47°
May
58°
Jun
68°
Jul
73°
Aug
72°
Sep
67°
Oct
56°
Nov
45°
Dec
37°
Typical surface temperatures (°F), modeled historical averages (USGS 185k-lake dataset, 1980–2020). Colors flag cold-water risk: blue/amber/red = cool, caution, danger. Live and recent readings appear above where a sensor is available.