Elk River water temperature

Elk River, Elko Dam Forebay · River

The current water temperature at Elk River is 12.5 °C (as of September 6, 2026, source: Water Survey of Canada).

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.

12.5 °C

Measured: September 6, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 12.5° · ☀️ Air 13.3° · high today 16.5°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

Elk River, Elko Dam Diversion · 0.3 km away12.3 °C Elk River, Fernie · 23.8 km away12.1 °C Hosmer Creek, Diversions · 34.5 km away9.9 °C Kootenay River, Fort Steele · 52.4 km away10.7 °C Fording River, The Mouth · 69.3 km away11.0 °C

More measuring points: Elk River

Elko Dam Diversion12.3 °C Fernie12.1 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Elk River right now?
The current water temperature is 12.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Elk River?
Currently 12.5 °C (updated continuously).

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