Cayuga LakeWater Level & Temperature
Cayuga Lake water level & water temperature
Cayuga Lake water level is updated continuously from the operating agency. Typical level elevation is 382 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.
Cayuga Lake water temperature by month
Cayuga Lake surface water temperature averages from about 35°F in January to 77°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
35°
Feb
35°
Mar
38°
Apr
50°
May
63°
Jun
72°
Jul
77°
Aug
76°
Sep
68°
Oct
55°
Nov
44°
Dec
36°
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.