Colorado River at Lees Ferry, Arizona water temperature

Colorado River at Lees Ferry, Arizona · River

The current water temperature at Colorado River at Lees Ferry is 20.8 °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.

20.8 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 20.8° · ☀️ Air 24.4° · high today 26.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 505 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 17.1 °C on July 3, 2026 · highest value: 22.2 °C on August 28, 2026.

Nearby waters

Colorado River near River Mile 30 · 44.2 km away21.8 °C Colorado River above Little Colorado River near Desert View · 75.8 km away22.1 °C Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert View, Arizona · 76.3 km away21.8 °C North Fork Virgin River near Springdale, Utah · 129.3 km away19.0 °C Virgin River at Virgin, Utah · 146.4 km away17.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Colorado River at Lees Ferry 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 at Lees Ferry?
Currently 20.8 °C (updated continuously).

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