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    Live Hydrology TelemetryLast updated: Oct 11, 2026 • 4:19 AM
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    Lake San Cristobal Water Level & Water Temperature

    Colorado

    The linked gauge for Lake San Cristobal reported 8857.44 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 10, 2026, on a rising 30-day trend (+3.97 ft).

    Stage / Gage8857.44 ft
    30-Day Trend+3.97 ft
    BenchmarkSurvey Baseline
    Surface TempSensor Pending
    Monitoring Station
    USGS NWIS
    SILVER JACK RESERVOIR NEAR CIMARRON, CO
    Sensor ID09125800
    Distance24.6 mi away
    Vertical DatumNAVD88
    Photo: Daderot • Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
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    Hydrologic Outlook

    ActiveNWS GJT · In effect through Oct 12, 6:00 PM MDT

    Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

    Official Advisory
    Latest Gage HeightWater Level
    8857.44FT GAGE

    Local gage height: 8857.44 ft

    Observed Oct 10, 12:00 PMHistory & Readings ↓
    30-Day TrendWater Level
    Rising+3.97 FT

    +3.97 ft net change over past 30 days

    30-Day WindowHistorical Trajectory
    Surface AreaWater Level
    330AC

    Verified freshwater recreation waterbody

    Basin MetricSurvey Reference
    Water Temperature
    —PENDING

    Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. LakeRadar does not estimate it from latitude, season, or a different lake.

    Sensor PendingTelemetry Pending

    Water Level

    Last 30 Days
    Surface elevation
    8,857.4 ft
    ↑ +4.0 ft (7 days)
    8,8588,8568,8548,8528,850Sep 11Sep 18Sep 26Oct 3Oct 108,857.4 ft
    Provisional USGS reading
    Daily History Table ↓

    Water Temperature (Surface)

    Surface temperature (Estimated Surface Temperature)
    65.3°F
    Estimated

    7368635853Oct 3Oct 6Sep 29Oct 2Oct 565.3°F
    Historical daily estimate
    7-Day forecast
    Forecast uncertainty
    Temperature Guide ↓

    30-Day Gage Height History

    Gage height in feet · Daily observations
    30d Range8853.03 – 8857.32 ft
    8857.32 ft8855.17 ft8853.03 ftSep 11Sep 25Oct 9

    Recent Gage Height Readings

    Most recent linked-gauge observations, newest first. Gage height in ft .
    Observation DateGage height (ft)24h ChangeApproval Status
    Fri, Oct 9, 20268857.32+0.08 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 20268857.24+0.19 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 20268857.05+0.21 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 20268856.84+0.18 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 20268856.66+0.02 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 20268856.64+0.06 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 3, 20268856.58+0.16 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 2, 20268856.42+0.37 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 1, 20268856.05+1.08 ftProvisional
    Wed, Sep 30, 20268854.97+0.61 ftProvisional
    Tue, Sep 29, 20268854.36+0.33 ftProvisional
    Mon, Sep 28, 20268854.03-0.23 ftProvisional
    Sun, Sep 27, 20268854.26-0.34 ftProvisional
    Sat, Sep 26, 20268854.60—Provisional

    Lake San Cristobal Water Temperature & Seasonal Thermal Guide

    Seasonal thermal layers, limnology dynamics, and temperature benchmarks.

    Estimated from recent weather conditions. Deeper water may be considerably cooler, especially in stratified lakes.

    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 San Cristobal Swimming & Immersion Suitability

    Real-time open water swimming readiness calculated from atmospheric observations, seasonal limnological thermal baselines, and surface wave dynamics for Lake San Cristobal
    Forecast & Solar Times →
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    Sensor Pending
    Telemetry Coverage:

    Direct in-situ sensor data is required to compute numeric suitability.

    Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

    Scoring Factors & Telemetry Inputs
    Storms and alertsHydrologic Outlook52% score
    Air temperature45°F16% score
    Water temperatureActive
    Wind10 mph SSE88% score
    Precipitation chance23%81% score

    Lake San Cristobal Telemetry & Sensor Provenance

    Physical in-situ monitoring equipment, benchmarks & sensor specifications
    Monitoring StationSILVER JACK RESERVOIR NEAR CIMARRON, CO
    Station IdentifierStation #09125800
    Coverage TypeDirect in-situ lake sensor
    Vertical DatumNot cataloged
    Sensor Coordinates38.2328° N, 107.5417° W
    Parameters TrackedElevation (Datum)

    Frequently Asked Questions About Lake San Cristobal Water

    Common questions about water levels, elevation, and swimming temperature
    What is the current water level at Lake San Cristobal?+
    The linked gauge's latest stored gage height for Lake San Cristobal is 8857.44 ft. Gage height is not water depth or automatically an elevation above sea level.
    How full is Lake San Cristobal?+
    LakeRadar cannot determine how full Lake San Cristobal is because a verified full-pool benchmark is not cataloged.
    What is the full pool elevation for Lake San Cristobal?+
    A full-pool benchmark is not available from a verified source for Lake San Cristobal.
    What is the water temperature of Lake San Cristobal?+
    Water temperature is not available from a verified source for Lake San Cristobal. LakeRadar does not estimate it from latitude or season.
    How is Lake San Cristobal's water level measured?+
    The linked gage-height observations for Lake San Cristobal come from SILVER JACK RESERVOIR NEAR CIMARRON, CO (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 San Cristobal Dashboard → · Boating Outlook → · Sailing Guide → · Weather & Forecast → · Fishing Forecast → · Radar & Map →