Arkansas River at Canon City, Colorado water temperature

Arkansas River at Canon City, Colorado · River

The current water temperature at Arkansas River at Canon City is 20.2 °C (as of September 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.

20.2 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 20.2° · ☀️ Air 24.6° · high today 29.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Arkansas River at Canon City, Colorado — Photo: Jpmcmahon1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 261 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 17.9 °C on August 31, 2026 · highest value: 27.2 °C on July 27, 2026.

Nearby waters

Arkansas River at Portland, Colorado · 21.6 km away22.1 °C Arkansas River above Pueblo, Colorado · 50.4 km away14.4 °C Clover Ditch Drain at Quinn St near Widefield, Colorado · 53.8 km away20.4 °C Fountain Creek near Fountain, Colorado · 54.4 km away23.4 °C Clover Ditch Drain near Widefield, Colorado · 55.8 km away23.1 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Arkansas River at Canon City right now?
The current water temperature is 20.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Arkansas River at Canon City?
Currently 20.2 °C (updated continuously).

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