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Ideally, a good time to open up your pool is when the average daily temperature begins to reach 70 degrees or higher, Justin Miller, the co-founder of Crystal Water Monitor, says.

As temperatures rise, it can become particularly tempting to take steps to jump-start the pool season (particularly if you just bought your home and are an eager first-time pool owner).

There are different factors that dictate when you should close your pool, ranging from water temperature to the amount of foliage that may get into your pool.