Question: is old faithful hot water?
Answer: How Hot is Old Faithful? ... At only 45 feet (14 m) inside Old Faithful's throat, the water temperature is 244°F (117°C). • Prior to an eruption, the water at the geyser's vent is 204°F (96°C)—several degrees hotter than the area's normal surface boiling point of 199°F (93°C).