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Lake Champlain water level
Current level
94.01ft NGVD29
Reading from Oct 26, 2026
Below normal for October
Water temperature 54°F
- Past 24 hours
- -0.03ft
- Past 7 days
- -0.05ft
- Past 30 days
- +0.01ft
- vs typical October
- -0.80ft
Lake Champlain was at 94.01 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 94.81 ft, so the lake is 0.80 ft below its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 54°F.
Last 30 days
Shaded band shows the lowest and highest October monthly averages on record. Dashed line is the typical October level.
Typical level through the year
Each bar spans the range of monthly averages on record for that month. The line marks the median. The orange dot is where the lake sits now.
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft NGVD29) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2026 | 94.04 | -0.03 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 94.07 | -0.02 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 94.09 | 0.00 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 94.09 | -0.01 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 94.10 | 0.00 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 94.10 | +0.04 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 94.06 | 0.00 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 94.06 | 0.00 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 94.06 | +0.07 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 93.99 | +0.02 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 93.97 | +0.06 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 93.91 | +0.13 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 93.78 | +0.08 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 93.70 | +0.02 |
Reading these numbers
Readings are elevations in feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29), the reference most older dam and lake charts use. If you compare with a newer chart in NAVD88, expect a difference of a few feet. Our glossary explains NGVD29 vs NAVD88.
Natural lake levels usually move slowly, following rain, snowmelt and evaporation. A rise after a wet week can flood low docks and beaches, while late-summer lows expose rocks and weed beds near shore.
The gauge is about 7 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as Lake Champlain at Burlington, VT. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.
Lake Champlain water level questions
What is the water level at Lake Champlain today?
Lake Champlain was at 94.01 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.05 ft). That is below normal for October: the typical October level is 94.81 ft, so the lake is 0.80 ft below its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 54°F.
Is Lake Champlain high or low right now?
Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is below normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 92.91 to 97.97 ft, with a typical value of 94.81 ft.
Is Lake Champlain rising or falling?
Over the last seven days the level has held roughly steady (-0.05 ft), and it is +0.01 ft compared with 30 days ago.
Where does the Lake Champlain water level data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 04294500 (Lake Champlain at Burlington, VT). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.
How often is this page updated?
The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.
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