East Lake South Water Temperature
East Lake South in Hillsborough County, Florida averages about 84°F at the surface in summer — warmest in Jun (~84°F) and coldest in Dec (~68°F). These are typical values by month, not a live reading.
Typical water temperature by month
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 31 field readings (2011–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. Months with too few readings are left blank.
Is East Lake South warm enough to swim?
Very comfortable for swimming. Warm surface water can also favor blue-green algae in nutrient-rich lakes, so check for advisories before you go in.
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Summer average ~86°F
Summer average ~84°F
Summer average ~86°F
Summer average ~86°F
Summer average ~86°F
Summer average ~87°F
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Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature of East Lake South?
East Lake South has a typical summer surface temperature of about 84°F. It is usually warmest in June (around 84°F) and coldest in December (around 68°F). These are typical values by month from 31 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2011–2025), not a live reading.
When is East Lake South warmest?
Surface water at East Lake South is typically warmest in June, reaching about 84°F. Lake surface temperature lags air temperature by several weeks, so the warmest water usually arrives in mid-to-late summer even though the hottest air can come earlier.
Is East Lake South warm enough to swim?
At its typical summer peak of about 84°F, East Lake South rates as "warm" for swimming. Very comfortable for swimming. Warm surface water can also favor blue-green algae in nutrient-rich lakes, so check for advisories before you go in.
Where does this East Lake South water temperature data come from?
Every temperature on this page is a typical (climatological) value computed from real surface-water field readings collected by state and federal agencies and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal — 31 readings from 2 monitoring stations between 2011 and 2025. They describe what is typical for each month, not the temperature right now.
About this data
Water temperatures are a climatology — the typical value for each month, averaged from real surface-water field readings collected by state and federal agencies and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. They tell you what to expect, not the temperature at this moment. Actual conditions vary with recent weather, depth, and time of day.