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Arkansas River water temperature

Arkansas River, Pueblo, Colorado · River

The current water temperature at Arkansas River is 14.3 °C (as of September 21, 2026, source: USGS).

A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.

14.3 °C
Measured: September 21, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 14.3° · ☀️ Air 14.6° · high today 27.7°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Arkansas River
Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 270 data points since July 23, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 12.3 °C on July 26, 2026 · highest value: 16.1 °C on September 8, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 13.5 °C and 16.1 °C.

The current value is 0.2 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: Arkansas River

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Arkansas River right now?
The current water temperature is 14.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Arkansas River?
Currently 14.3 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Arkansas River in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 14.5 °C.

When is the water warmest at Arkansas River?
Across the measurement record, September is on average the warmest month (14.5 °C).

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