Lake ChamplainWater Level & Temperature

Lake Champlain water level & water temperature

Lake Champlain water level is updated continuously from the operating agency. Typical level elevation is 95.5 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.

Lake Champlain water temperature by month

Lake Champlain surface water temperature averages from about 34°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
34°
Feb
34°
Mar
37°
Apr
48°
May
62°
Jun
72°
Jul
77°
Aug
76°
Sep
68°
Oct
54°
Nov
43°
Dec
35°

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.