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    Live Hydrology TelemetryLast updated: Oct 9, 2026 • 2:36 AM
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    Lake Champlain Water Level & Water Temperature

    Vermont

    The linked gauge for Lake Champlain reported 93.77 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 8, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-0.56 ft).

    Stage / Gage93.77 ft
    30-Day Trend-0.56 ft
    BenchmarkSurvey Baseline
    Surface Temp60.1°F
    Monitoring Station
    USGS NWIS
    LAKE CHAMPLAIN AT BURLINGTON, VT
    Sensor ID04294500
    Distance9.6 mi away
    Vertical DatumNAVD88
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    Latest Gage HeightWater Level
    93.77FT GAGE

    Local gage height: 93.77 ft

    Observed Oct 8, 10:00 PMHistory & Readings ↓
    30-Day TrendWater Level
    Falling-0.56 FT

    -0.56 ft net change over past 30 days

    30-Day WindowHistorical Trajectory
    Surface AreaWater Level
    290,000AC

    Verified freshwater recreation waterbody

    Basin MetricSurvey Reference
    Water TemperatureSensor Reading
    60.1°F

    Refreshing (60–70°F) · Cool swim · Moderate comfort

    Linked monitoring sensor

    Water Level

    Last 29 Days
    Surface elevation
    93.8 ft
    ↓ -0.6 ft (7 days)
    94.59493.59392.5Sep 10Sep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 893.8 ft
    Provisional USGS reading
    Daily History Table ↓

    Water Temperature (Surface)

    Surface temperature (Measured lake temperature)
    60.1°F
    Measured

    LAKE CHAMPLAIN AT BURLINGTON, VT · Oct 8, 10:00 PM UTC

    Nearby river temperature: 57.0°F at LAPLATTE RIVER AT SHELBURNE FALLS, VT (14.4 mi away) · Oct 8, 10:30 PM UTC

    7772676156Oct 2Oct 5Sep 29Oct 2Oct 560.1°F
    Historical daily
    7-Day forecast
    Forecast uncertainty
    Temperature Guide ↓

    30-Day Gage Height History

    Gage height in feet · Daily observations
    30d Range93.24 – 93.82 ft
    93.82 ft93.53 ft93.24 ftSep 9Sep 24Oct 8

    Recent Gage Height Readings

    Most recent linked-gauge observations, newest first. Gage height in ft .
    Observation DateGage height (ft)24h ChangeApproval Status
    Thu, Oct 8, 202693.25-0.52 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 202693.77+0.54 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 202693.23-0.01 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 202693.24-0.52 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 202693.76+0.45 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 202693.31-0.52 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 202693.83+0.49 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 202693.34-0.52 ftProvisional

    Lake Champlain Water Temperature & Seasonal Thermal Guide

    Seasonal thermal layers, limnology dynamics, and temperature benchmarks.
    Current verified surface temperature: 60.1°F(Refreshing (60–70°F))
    Linked monitoring sensor
    Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)68°F – 78°FPrime open water swimming, tubing, and shoreline wading.
    Fall Shoulder (Sep–Nov)56°F – 66°FCool water; active fall bass, trout, and walleye feeding transition.
    Spring Pre-Spawn (Apr–May)48°F – 58°FCold shock hazard; wetsuits recommended and USCG PFD required.
    Winter Min (Dec–Mar)34°F – 44°FSevere immersion hazard; possible surface freezing or ice cover.
    Limnological Note: In temperate freshwater lakes, the epilimnion (surface layer) warms quickly on sunny afternoons, while water below 15–20 feet remains 10–20°F cooler.

    Lake Champlain Swimming & Immersion Suitability

    Real-time open water swimming readiness calculated from verified water temperature (60.1°F), cold shock hazards, and local atmospheric conditions for Lake Champlain
    Forecast & Solar Times →
    19/ 100
    Very Poor / Avoid
    Swimming Readiness:

    Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.

    Very Poor / Avoid for swimming (19/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 30% chance of precipitation is possible. Working against it: Measured water temperature 59°F. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Air temperature 56°F. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Water temperature is 59°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is high (92%).

    Scoring Factors & Telemetry Inputs
    Storms and alertsNo alerts100% score
    Air temperature56°F36% score
    Water temperature59°F30% score
    Wind16 mph S71% score
    Precipitation chance30%73% score

    Lake Champlain Telemetry & Sensor Provenance

    Physical in-situ monitoring equipment, benchmarks & sensor specifications
    Monitoring StationLAKE CHAMPLAIN AT BURLINGTON, VT
    Station IdentifierStation #04294500
    Coverage TypeDirect in-situ lake sensor
    Vertical DatumNot cataloged
    Sensor Coordinates44.4762° N, 73.2215° W
    Parameters TrackedWater Temperature, Elevation (Datum), 62615

    Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Champlain Water

    Common questions about water levels, elevation, and swimming temperature
    What is the current water level at Lake Champlain?+
    The linked gauge's latest stored gage height for Lake Champlain is 93.77 ft. Gage height is not water depth or automatically an elevation above sea level.
    How full is Lake Champlain?+
    LakeRadar cannot determine how full Lake Champlain is because a verified full-pool benchmark is not cataloged.
    What is the full pool elevation for Lake Champlain?+
    A full-pool benchmark is not available from a verified source for Lake Champlain.
    What is the water temperature of Lake Champlain?+
    The linked sensor's latest stored water-temperature reading for Lake Champlain is 60.1°F.
    How is Lake Champlain's water level measured?+
    The linked gage-height observations for Lake Champlain come from LAKE CHAMPLAIN AT BURLINGTON, VT (automated hydrological monitoring network). LakeRadar stores normalized telemetry from verified in-situ hydrographic sensors.

    Real-time hydrological water levels, surface temperatures, atmospheric forecasts, and marine safety conditions. Return to Lake Champlain Dashboard → · Boating Outlook → · Sailing Guide → · Weather & Forecast → · Fishing Forecast → · Radar & Map →

    Mon, Oct 5, 202693.86+0.49 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 202693.37-0.52 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 202693.89+0.47 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 3, 202693.42-0.52 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 3, 202693.94+0.53 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 2, 202693.41—Provisional