Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater, North Carolina water temperature

Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater, North Carolina · River

The current water temperature at Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater is 16.9 °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.

16.9 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 16.9° · ☀️ Air 28.3° · high today 36.1°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 499 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 9.7 °C on July 10, 2026 · highest value: 16.9 °C on August 31, 2026.

Nearby waters

Catawba River near Pleasant Gardens, North Carolina · 21.2 km away24.8 °C Catawba River at Rhodhiss, North Carolina · 36.7 km away24.2 °C Yadkin River at Patterson, North Carolina · 37.3 km away24.4 °C North Fork Swannanoa River near Walkertown, North Carolina · 45.3 km away20.0 °C Catawba River at Nc Highway 16 near Millersville, North Carolina · 58.9 km away26.3 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater right now?
The current water temperature is 16.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater?
Currently 16.9 °C (updated continuously).

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