A comparison of the diel variability in epilimnetic temperature for five lakes in the English Lake District

A study comparing the diel variability in epilimnetic temperature across five lakes in the English Lake District revealed that the magnitude of daily temperature fluctuations is primarily driven by the depth of the upper mixed layer. Windermere South Basin, the largest lake, exhibited the smallest diel temperature range, approximately half that of Blelham Tarn, the smallest lake. This pattern was attributed to larger lakes experiencing higher wind speeds, leading to deeper mixing and reduced temperature variability during summer months. The research highlights the significant influence of water temperature on lake biology and biogeochemistry, emphasizing the need to recognize its variability across different lake types.

Woolway, R., Jones, I., Feuchtmayr, H., & Maberly, S. (2015). A comparison of the diel variability in epilimnetic temperature for five lakes in the English Lake District. Inland Waters, 5(2), 139–154. https://doi.org/10.5268/iw-5.2.748