Detroit LakeWater Level & Temperature
Detroit Lake water level & water temperature
Detroit Lake water level is updated continuously from USGS gauge 14180500 (NGVD29). Full pool elevation is 1569 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.
Detroit Lake water temperature by month
Detroit Lake surface water temperature averages from about 42°F in February to 70°F in August 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
42°
Feb
42°
Mar
44°
Apr
49°
May
56°
Jun
62°
Jul
69°
Aug
70°
Sep
64°
Oct
54°
Nov
47°
Dec
43°
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.