Claytor LakeWater Level & Temperature
Claytor Lake water level & water temperature
Claytor Lake water level is updated continuously from the operating agency. Full pool elevation is 1846 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.
Claytor Lake water temperature by month
Claytor Lake surface water temperature averages from about 40°F in February to 81°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
40°
Feb
40°
Mar
46°
Apr
57°
May
68°
Jun
78°
Jul
81°
Aug
81°
Sep
76°
Oct
66°
Nov
55°
Dec
46°
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.