What Temperature Should a Pool Be for Your Best Swim?
Everyone asks what temperature should a pool be, but the truth is, there isn't one perfect number that fits every person or every backyard. If you've ever dipped a toe into a friend's pool only to recoil because it felt like an ice bath—or conversely, felt like you were stepping into a giant bowl of lukewarm soup—you know that temperature is entirely subjective. It depends on whether you're trying to crush some laps, keep a toddler from shivering, or just float with a cold drink in your hand. ...