is 80 degrees outside warm enough to swim in a lake?
Grimmerick
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My question is this, I am going to a lake cabin next week and it looks like it will be 80-87 degreese all week, will the water be warm for swimming or will it be a little chilly? Southern Maryland is the location of the cabin
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Where?0
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Where?
sorry it's southern maryland0 -
yes, it's warm enough0
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The water is warmer this time of year. More north than that, people are swimming in the bay in September.
(80-87 is the usual summer temp where I live, when there isn't a heat wave in the '90's or 100's.)
If you are not used to a cooler climate, it might take a bit of adjusting.0 -
you said warm and lake in the same sentence so it reminded me of this:
http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2011/aug/15/3/health-officials-warn-of-swimming-risks-ar-250711/
enjoy!0 -
i would say yea... just came from chesapeake bay n the water was warmmmmmm.... at one point in the evening it rained n it was warmer in the water... i think you should be fine0
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It's warm enough, but depending on the source of the water your going in, It (The Water) might be cold.0
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be careful i dont no if you have seen or read the news, but there is a parasite that is warm water such as lake rivers and streams and it is towards the southern areas so please be careful!!0
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You should be just fine...enjoy!! I love swimming.0
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I would say absolutely!!! Once you're in and swimming, even if it's a bit chilly, you'll acclimate.0
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It depends more on the size of the lake. A large, deep lake might never get very warm . Then again, it also depends on your tolerance for temperature. I won't go swimming if the water is colder that 70. My dad goes in if it is above 60.0
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Ever heard of the Polar Plunge?
http://www.polarplunge.com/
If 80 weren't warm enough... I'd never be able to go swimming. I live in Wisconsin.0 -
It depends more on the size of the lake. A large, deep lake might never get very warm . Then again, it also depends on your tolerance for temperature. I won't go swimming if the water is colder that 70. My dad goes in if it is above 60.
Colder temps require a wetsuit or a drysuit, depending on the season. Below 60, you are definitely taking your life in your hands if you don't have any protection.0 -
Ever heard of the Polar Plunge?
http://www.polarplunge.com/
If 80 weren't warm enough... I'd never be able to go swimming. I live in Wisconsin.
Yes I lived in Va beach for many years and have definitely heard of the polar plunge. I am not looking for a polar or even chilly plunge, I just like my water nice, like a luke warm bath and thats why I asked.0
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