Bitterroot River water temperature

Bitterroot River, Darby, Montana · River

The current water temperature at Bitterroot River is 12.7 °C (as of October 1, 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.

12.7 °C

Measured: October 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 12.7° · ☀️ Air -2.4° · high today 10.3°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 186 data points since September 7, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 8.6 °C on September 27, 2026 · highest value: 16.7 °C on September 10, 2026.

Nearby waters

Big Hole River, Big Lake Creek at Wisdom, Montana · 66.1 km away1.5 °C Salmon River, Shoup, Idaho · 75.9 km away5.6 °C Big Hole River, Wise River, Montana · 84.1 km away10.4 °C Rock Creek, Clinton, Montana · 90.5 km away3.3 °C Bitterroot River, Missoula, Montana · 95.8 km away14.0 °C

More measuring points: Bitterroot River

Missoula, Montana14.0 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Bitterroot River right now?
The current water temperature is 12.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Bitterroot River?
Currently 12.7 °C (updated continuously).

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