Mcelmo Creek above Trail Canyon near Cortez, Colorado water temperature

Mcelmo Creek above Trail Canyon near Cortez, Colorado · River

The current water temperature at Mcelmo Creek above Trail Canyon near Cortez is 21.3 °C (as of August 29, 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.

21.3 °C

Measured: August 29, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 21.3° · ☀️ Air 28.4° · high today 30.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

Mud Creek at State Highway 32, near Cortez, Colorado · 3.8 km away20.3 °C San Juan River at Four Corners, Colorado · 46.5 km away22.7 °C San Juan River at Shiprock, New Mexico · 61.2 km away22.3 °C Animas River at Durango, Colorado · 72.8 km away19.0 °C Hermosa Creek near Hermosa, Colorado · 76.3 km away18.2 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Mcelmo Creek above Trail Canyon near Cortez right now?
The current water temperature is 21.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Mcelmo Creek above Trail Canyon near Cortez?
Currently 21.3 °C (updated continuously).

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