Colorado River water temperature

Colorado River, Windy Gap, near Granby, Colorado · River

The current water temperature at Colorado River is 11.6 °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.

11.6 °C

Measured: October 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 11.6° · ☀️ Air -2.6° · high today 8.0°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 180 data points since September 7, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 10.3 °C on September 11, 2026 · highest value: 18.3 °C on September 14, 2026.

Nearby waters

Willow Creek, Willow Creek Reservoir, Colorado · 5.6 km away10.6 °C Colorado River, Granby, Colorado · 9.0 km away12.5 °C Fraser River, Crooked Creek at Tabernash, Colorado · 17.4 km away2.0 °C Williams Fork, Parshall, Colorado · 19.2 km away9.6 °C Ranch Creek, Meadow Creek near Tabernash, Colorado · 19.4 km away10.2 °C

More measuring points: Colorado River

Cooper Wasteway near Yuma, Arizona20.9 °C Imperial Dam, Az-ca20.6 °C Ballinger, Texas17.0 °C Silver, Texas16.8 °C Paria Beach13.7 °C River Mile 3013.7 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Colorado River right now?
The current water temperature is 11.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Colorado River?
Currently 11.6 °C (updated continuously).

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