Colorado River above Gunnison River at Grand Junction, Colorado water temperature

Colorado River above Gunnison River at Grand Junction, Colorado · River

The current water temperature at Colorado River above Gunnison River at Grand Junction is 20.8 °C (as of August 31, 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.

20.8 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 20.8° · ☀️ Air 22.1° · high today 26.0°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 142 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 19.3 °C on August 31, 2026 · highest value: 30.1 °C on July 20, 2026.

Nearby waters

Gunnison River near Grand Junction, Colorado · 11.1 km away20.0 °C Colorado River near Cameo, Colorado · 31.4 km away19.3 °C Colorado River near Colorado-utah State Line · 42.8 km away20.5 °C Gunnison River at Delta, Colorado · 52.2 km away19.6 °C Uncompahgre River at Delta, Colorado · 52.9 km away18.6 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Colorado River above Gunnison River at Grand Junction right now?
The current water temperature is 20.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Colorado River above Gunnison River at Grand Junction?
Currently 20.8 °C (updated continuously).

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