Cochiti LakeWater Level & Temperature
Cochiti Lake water level & water temperature
Cochiti Lake water level is updated continuously from USGS gauge 08317300 (NGVD29). Full pool elevation is 5345 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.
Cochiti Lake water temperature by month
Cochiti Lake surface water temperature averages from about 38°F in January to 76°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
38°
Feb
40°
Mar
47°
Apr
55°
May
64°
Jun
72°
Jul
76°
Aug
76°
Sep
71°
Oct
61°
Nov
51°
Dec
41°
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.