Water Temperature of Skaneateles Lake in Skaneateles, NY
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:45 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Skaneateles Pier; Clift Park; Thayer Park; Finger LakesStation Name: SKANEATELES LAKE AT SKANEATELES NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 866 feet
Nearest Address:
2 E Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Onondaga County
GPS Coordinates: 42.94476667, -76.4291917
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East Branch Delaware River, Harvard, NY (92.2 mi)
Weather for Skaneateles, New York
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 18°F
L: -4°F

Tue
H: 32°F
L: 8°F

Wed
H: 29°F
L: 27°F

Thu
H: 26°F
L: 17°F

Fri
H: 26°F
L: 9°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 5:51 AM
Moonset: 10:25 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:21 AM - 7:51 AM7:36 PM - 10:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 AM - 11:25 AM12:40 AM - 2:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:54AM EST until February 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 5:47PM EST until February 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:47 PM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:40PM EST until February 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 11:40 PM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:54AM EST until February 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 11:54 AM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero across Jefferson and Lewis counties and as cold as 20 below zero across Oswego county. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:40PM EST until February 9 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 11:40 PM
Expires: Mon February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero across Jefferson and Lewis counties and as cold as 20 below zero across Oswego county. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 5:51 AM
Moonset: 10:25 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:21 AM - 7:51 AM7:36 PM - 10:06 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 AM - 11:25 AM12:40 AM - 2:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 6:38 AM
Moonset: 10:58 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:08 AM - 8:38 AM8:26 PM - 10:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:28 AM - 11:58 AM1:45 AM - 3:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 7:29 AM
Moonset: 11:38 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 20.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:59 AM - 9:29 AM9:17 PM - 11:47 PM
Minor Periods
11:08 AM - 12:38 AM2:47 AM - 4:17 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 8:20 AM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:50 AM - 10:20 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
11:58 AM - 1:28 PM3:44 AM - 5:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 9:13 AM
Moonset: 1:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:43 AM - 11:13 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:56 AM - 2:26 PM4:33 AM - 6:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
