North Pond Water Temperature
North Pond in Chippewa County, Michigan averages about 61°F at the surface in summer — warmest in Aug (~65°F) and coldest in Feb (~45°F). These are typical values by month, not a live reading.
Typical water temperature by month
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 695 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. Months with too few readings are left blank.
Is North Pond warm enough to swim?
Brisk but swimmable for short dips — most people acclimate after the first few minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature of North Pond?
North Pond has a typical summer surface temperature of about 61°F. It is usually warmest in August (around 65°F) and coldest in February (around 45°F). These are typical values by month from 695 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2023), not a live reading.
When is North Pond warmest?
Surface water at North Pond is typically warmest in August, reaching about 65°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 North Pond warm enough to swim?
At its typical summer peak of about 61°F, North Pond rates as "cool" for swimming. Brisk but swimmable for short dips — most people acclimate after the first few minutes.
Where does this North Pond 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 — 695 readings from 4 monitoring stations between 2010 and 2023. 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.