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    Pyramid Lake natural landmark in Nevada
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    Live Hydrology TelemetryLast updated: Oct 11, 2026 • 7:23 AM
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    Pyramid Lake Water Level & Water Temperature

    California

    The linked gauge for Pyramid Lake reported 1026.57 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 11, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-18.36 ft).

    Stage / Gage1026.57 ft
    30-Day Trend-18.36 ft
    BenchmarkSurvey Baseline
    Surface TempSensor Pending
    Monitoring Station
    USGS NWIS
    LK PIRU NR PIRU CA
    Sensor ID11109700
    Distance13.1 mi away
    Vertical DatumNAVD88
    Photo: Famartin • CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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    Wind Advisory

    ActiveNWS LOX · In effect through Oct 12, 5:00 AM PDT

    Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 10:40AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

    Official Advisory
    Latest Gage HeightWater Level
    1026.57FT GAGE

    Local gage height: 1026.57 ft

    Observed Oct 11, 7:15 AMHistory & Readings ↓
    30-Day TrendWater Level
    Falling-18.36 FT

    -18.36 ft net change over past 30 days

    30-Day WindowHistorical Trajectory
    Surface AreaWater Level
    1,297AC

    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 29 Days
    Surface elevation
    1,026.6 ft
    ↓ -17.8 ft (7 days)
    1,0501,0401,0301,0201,010Sep 12Sep 19Sep 27Oct 4Oct 111,026.6 ft
    Provisional USGS reading
    Daily History Table ↓

    Water Temperature (Surface)

    Surface temperature (Estimated Surface Temperature)
    65.7°F
    Estimated

    7471686461Oct 4Oct 7Sep 30Oct 3Oct 665.7°F
    Historical daily estimate
    7-Day forecast
    Forecast uncertainty
    Temperature Guide ↓

    30-Day Gage Height History

    Gage height in feet · Daily observations
    30d Range1028.00 – 1047.29 ft
    1047.29 ft1037.64 ft1028.00 ftSep 11Sep 26Oct 10

    Recent Gage Height Readings

    Most recent linked-gauge observations, newest first. Gage height in ft .
    Observation DateGage height (ft)24h ChangeApproval Status
    Sat, Oct 10, 20261030.00+2.53 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 10, 20261027.47-3.00 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 9, 20261030.47+3.20 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 9, 20261027.27-0.73 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 20261028.00-3.19 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 20261031.19-0.72 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 20261031.91+3.19 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 20261028.72-0.72 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 20261029.44-3.18 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 20261032.62-0.70 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 20261033.32+3.19 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 20261030.13-3.88 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 20261034.01+3.18 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 4, 20261030.83—Provisional

    Pyramid Lake 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.

    Pyramid Lake Swimming & Immersion Suitability

    Real-time open water swimming readiness calculated from atmospheric observations, seasonal limnological thermal baselines, and surface wave dynamics for Pyramid Lake
    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 alertsWind Advisory34% score
    Air temperature54°F32% score
    Water temperatureActive
    Wind10 mph N88% score
    Precipitation chance73%24% score

    Pyramid Lake Telemetry & Sensor Provenance

    Physical in-situ monitoring equipment, benchmarks & sensor specifications
    Monitoring StationLK PIRU NR PIRU CA
    Station IdentifierStation #11109700
    Coverage TypeDirect in-situ lake sensor
    Vertical DatumNot cataloged
    Sensor Coordinates34.4614° N, 118.7515° W
    Parameters TrackedElevation (Datum), 62615

    Frequently Asked Questions About Pyramid Lake Water

    Common questions about water levels, elevation, and swimming temperature
    What is the current water level at Pyramid Lake?+
    The linked gauge's latest stored gage height for Pyramid Lake is 1026.57 ft. Gage height is not water depth or automatically an elevation above sea level.
    How full is Pyramid Lake?+
    LakeRadar cannot determine how full Pyramid Lake is because a verified full-pool benchmark is not cataloged.
    What is the full pool elevation for Pyramid Lake?+
    A full-pool benchmark is not available from a verified source for Pyramid Lake.
    What is the water temperature of Pyramid Lake?+
    Water temperature is not available from a verified source for Pyramid Lake. LakeRadar does not estimate it from latitude or season.
    How is Pyramid Lake's water level measured?+
    The linked gage-height observations for Pyramid Lake come from LK PIRU NR PIRU CA (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 Pyramid Lake Dashboard → · Boating Outlook → · Sailing Guide → · Weather & Forecast → · Fishing Forecast → · Radar & Map →