All rivers & swimming holes
Swimming hole · New York · United States

Peekamoose Blue Hole Water Temperature Today

Peekamoose Blue Hole, a natural swimming hole in New York, United States. The water peaks in the high teens to low twenties in July and August, and is near-freezing in midwinter.

In August Peekamoose Blue Hole averages about 20°C, peaking near 20°C in July, August, September and dropping to roughly 3°C at its coldest.

Water temperature estimate
20.0°Cwarm
August climatology for this spot · Good
Typical in August
20.0°C
Air temperature
Wind
UV index

River and swimming-hole temperatures are modelled from long-term monthly averages and refined with live air temperature, wind and UV. Moving water reacts faster to the weather than a lake or the sea.

Peekamoose Blue Hole water temperature by month

MonthAverage water temperatureSwimming
January4.1°Ccold
February3.0°Ccold
March4.1°Ccold
April7.3°Ccold
May11.5°Ccool
June15.8°Cmild
July18.9°Cmild
August20.0°Cwarm
September18.9°Cmild
October15.8°Cmild
November11.5°Ccool
December7.3°Ccold

Peekamoose Blue Hole swim conditions FAQ

What is the water temperature in Peekamoose Blue Hole right now?

In August the water in Peekamoose Blue Hole averages about 20°C. We refine that long-term average with today's air temperature, because this swimming hole responds quickly to the weather.

When is the best time to swim in Peekamoose Blue Hole?

The comfortable swim season — 18°C or warmer — runs through July, August, September, with the warmest water in July, August, September at around 20°C.

Can you swim in Peekamoose Blue Hole in winter?

Yes, but winter temperatures drop to roughly 3°C. Below 12°C, cold-water shock is the main risk: enter slowly, never swim alone, and limit time in the water.

Is Peekamoose Blue Hole safe for swimming?

Moving and inland water carries different risks from the sea: check flow after rain, avoid weirs and undercut banks, look for submerged rocks before jumping, and respect local access rules and water-quality notices.

Water safety tips

  • Check the flow rate after heavy rain — inland water can rise and speed up within hours.
  • Never jump before checking depth and submerged rocks; levels change through the season.
  • Enter slowly to control cold-water shock, and get out before you start shivering.
  • Swim with someone else and agree an exit point downstream before you start.
  • Winter water here can be near freezing; treat it as a cold-water swim.

Swim season here: July, August, September.

Nearby swim spots

More swim spots in United States