Lake Mead Water Temperature
Lake Mead is United States’ largest man-made reservoir on the Colorado River in Arizona and Nevada approximately 30 miles from Las Vegas. It was created in 1935 and excellent weather is one of the key reasons why numerous visitors are attracted to the Lake throughout the year.
People, especially from the states hit by icy winter come here to enjoy the sun. Lake Mead offers picturesque panorama with stunning backdrop for various landforms such as deep canyons, sheer cliffs, dry washes, mountain ranges, rock formations and diverse vegetation.
Lake Mead Summary
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Warmest Month Water Temperature: | August with 90.1°F / 32.3°C |
| Coldest Month Water Temperature: | January with 50.4°F / 10.2°C |
| Warmest Month Air Temperature: | July with 95.7°F / 35.4°C |
| Coldest Month Air Temperature: | December with 49.3°F / 9.6°C |
| Wettest Month: | January with 0in / 0mm |
| Driest Month: | January with 0in / 0mm |
| Highest Humidity | December with 54.3% |
| Lowest Humidity | June with 14.2% |
| Best Time to Visit: | May, September, June, July, August |
| Climate Classification | hot desert climate |
Lake Mead water temperature by month
Lake Mead water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°F) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°F) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°F) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
51.1 | 50.4 | 50.2 |
|
February |
52.3 | 51.1 | 50.2 |
|
March |
59.7 | 55.2 | 51.8 |
|
April |
67.8 | 62.6 | 58.1 |
|
May |
78.6 | 71.4 | 65.5 |
|
June |
87.8 | 79.9 | 74.8 |
|
July |
92.3 | 87.1 | 82.8 |
|
August |
91.4 | 87.3 | 83.8 |
|
September |
89.2 | 83.1 | 78.1 |
|
October |
82 | 74.1 | 68.2 |
|
November |
70.3 | 64 | 58.1 |
|
December |
59 | 54.5 | 51.1 |
Lake Mead water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°C) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°C) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°C) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
10.6 | 10.2 | 10.1 |
|
February |
11.3 | 10.6 | 10.1 |
|
March |
15.4 | 12.9 | 11 |
|
April |
19.9 | 17 | 14.5 |
|
May |
25.9 | 21.9 | 18.6 |
|
June |
31 | 26.6 | 23.8 |
|
July |
33.5 | 30.6 | 28.2 |
|
August |
33 | 30.7 | 28.8 |
|
September |
31.8 | 28.4 | 25.6 |
|
October |
27.8 | 23.4 | 20.1 |
|
November |
21.3 | 17.8 | 14.5 |
|
December |
15 | 12.5 | 10.6 |
The highest water temperature will be reached in August with around 90.1°F / 32.3°C. The lowest in January with an average water temperature of 50.4°F / 10.2°C.
Lake Mead is a very popular excursion taken from Las Vegas. The Lake Mead Visitor Cente located 4 miles from Boulder City offers information on the services and activities. Entrance fee for the Recreation Area is $10 for a vehicle that includes all passengers.
You have to pay $5 per head for biking, walking or motorcycling. Yearly passes can be bought for $30. During summers Lake Mead water temperature is around 110 degree F. and thoroughly enjoyed by water skiers and sunbathers.
With numerous wrecks, cliffs, underwater mountains, caverns and walls Lake Mead offers amazing diving and snorkelling opportunities for beginner to experienced.
Typically the region has below five inches of rainfall annually and Lake Mead water temperatures range from 45 – 85 degrees F. The desert climate offers fishing all through the year even during the winter. Favourite activities include boating, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking. Picnic areas, fire grills, water and restrooms are dotted around the area.
Lake Mead weather by month / climate table
Max. Temperature °F | ø. Temperature °F | Min. Temperature (°F) |
Precip. (in) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
62.2 | 50 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 49.4% |
|
February |
65.7 | 53.4 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 42.5% |
|
March |
78.6 | 61.5 | 47.5 | 0 | 0 | 31.6% |
|
April |
87.6 | 69.6 | 56.1 | 0 | 0 | 21.7% |
|
May |
95.9 | 79.5 | 62.2 | 0 | 0 | 17.7% |
|
June |
107.1 | 90.5 | 74.1 | 0 | 0 | 14.2% |
|
July |
107.4 | 95.7 | 83.3 | 0 | 0 | 20.7% |
|
August |
105.4 | 93.6 | 81.5 | 0 | 0 | 24.4% |
|
September |
101.3 | 86.7 | 72.7 | 0 | 0 | 26.3% |
|
October |
91.8 | 73 | 59.2 | 0 | 0 | 34.7% |
|
November |
75.4 | 59.9 | 46.4 | 0 | 0 | 43.6% |
|
December |
60.8 | 49.3 | 39.2 | 0 | 0 | 54.3% |
Max. Temperature °C | ø. Temperature °C | Min. Temperature (°C) |
Precip. (mm) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
16.8 | 10 | 3.9 | 0 | 0 | 49.4% |
|
February |
18.7 | 11.9 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 42.5% |
|
March |
25.9 | 16.4 | 8.6 | 0 | 0 | 31.6% |
|
April |
30.9 | 20.9 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 21.7% |
|
May |
35.5 | 26.4 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 | 17.7% |
|
June |
41.7 | 32.5 | 23.4 | 0 | 0 | 14.2% |
|
July |
41.9 | 35.4 | 28.5 | 0 | 0 | 20.7% |
|
August |
40.8 | 34.2 | 27.5 | 0 | 0 | 24.4% |
|
September |
38.5 | 30.4 | 22.6 | 0 | 0 | 26.3% |
|
October |
33.2 | 22.8 | 15.1 | 0 | 0 | 34.7% |
|
November |
24.1 | 15.5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 43.6% |
|
December |
16 | 9.6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 54.3% |
Activities & POI in Lake Mead
| Type of Activity | List |
|---|---|
| Attraction | Liberty Bell Arch, Hoover Dam, Bowl of Fire, Cottonwood Spring, Hoover Dam Visitor Center |
