Water Temperature of Skaneateles Lake in Skaneateles, NY
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, May 9, 2025, 9:45 PM EDT
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Station Name: SKANEATELES LAKE AT SKANEATELES NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 866 feet / 264 meters
Nearest Address:
2 E Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Onondaga County
GPS Coordinates: 42.94476667, -76.4291917
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Weather for Skaneateles, New York
Current Weather

Humidity: 97%
Feels Like: 42.2°F
Wind: W 5.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 39°F

Sun
H: 61°F
L: 38°F

Mon
H: 82°F
L: 38°F

Tue
H: 66°F
L: 54°F

Wed
H: 74°F
L: 59°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 11:50 PM
Moonset: 4:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:51 AM - 3:21 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:10 PM - 7:40 PM4:04 AM - 5:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:42PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 10:42 PM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 10:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New York... East Branch Delaware At Harvard affecting Delaware County. Cayuga Lake At Ithaca affecting Tompkins County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Pennsylvania...New York... Susquehanna River At Conklin affecting Broome and Susquehanna Counties. Susquehanna River At Vestal affecting Broome and Tioga Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cayuga Lake at Ithaca. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 384.0 feet, Water will affect some properties along the lake shore in the towns of Ulysses, Trumansburg and Lansing. No homes are flooded at this level. Parks near the lake may flood. Wind waves may cause unusual land erosion and damage docks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 383.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 383.9 feet. - Flood stage is 383.5 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1145 PM EDT.
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 10:42PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 10:42 PM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 6:45 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central New York, including the following areas, Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Sullivan and Tioga and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne and Susquehanna. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued May 9 at 10:42PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 10:42 PM
Expires: Sat May 10, 2025, 6:45 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central New York, including the following areas, Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Sullivan and Tioga and northeast Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne and Susquehanna. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.6°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 11:50 PM
Moonset: 4:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:51 AM - 3:21 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:10 PM - 7:40 PM4:04 AM - 5:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.5°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:34 PM - 4:04 PM
Minor Periods
7:13 PM - 8:43 PM4:24 AM - 5:54 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.1°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 12:34 AM
Moonset: 5:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:04 AM - 2:34 AM2:19 PM - 4:49 PM
Minor Periods
8:19 PM - 9:49 PM4:47 AM - 6:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.5°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:20 AM
Moonset: 5:47 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:50 AM - 3:20 AM3:07 PM - 5:37 PM
Minor Periods
9:23 PM - 10:53 PM5:17 AM - 6:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.7°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 2:10 AM
Moonset: 6:24 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:40 AM - 4:10 AM3:58 PM - 6:28 PM
Minor Periods
10:25 PM - 11:55 PM5:54 AM - 7:24 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5