Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Lake City, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Lake City...

Lake City is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 6675 people. The water temperature around Lake City changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 8.3°C (47°F) in February up to 26.8°C (80.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Lake City is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Lake City?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Lake City is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Lake City?

There are not many surf spots close to Lake City. The next good one is North Litchfield, which is 47.1km (30miles) away from Lake City. Click here for directions and to check out more information on North Litchfield and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Lake City are Surfside Pier, which is approximately 48.3km (30miles) away, and 13th ave south surfside, located roughly 51.1km (31.7miles) from Lake City.

Are there sandy beaches near Lake City?

There are not too many beaches near to Lake City. A beach that might be worth checking out is Keyes Beach, which is only 45.8km (28.5miles) away from Lake City. Another nice beach near Lake City is Springmaid Beach, ca 50.3km (31.2miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Lake City?

The sea temperature around Lake City is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (80°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a rashguard or thin top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Lake City. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to roughly 8°C (47°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Lake City?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (47-56°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures go up to 22 to 27°C (71-80°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Lake City: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Lake City...

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