Mckenzie River above South Fork, near Rainbow, Oregon water temperature

Mckenzie River above South Fork, near Rainbow, Oregon · River

The current water temperature at Mckenzie River above South Fork is 12.2 °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.

12.2 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 12.2° · ☀️ Air 24.5°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 487 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 8.7 °C on August 30, 2026 · highest value: 14.3 °C on July 24, 2026.

Nearby waters

South Fork Mckenzie River near Rainbow, Oregon · 3.4 km away12.4 °C Lookout Creek near Blue River, Oregon · 4.8 km away16.7 °C Nf Quartz Creek near Blue River, Oregon · 5.1 km away18.8 °C Blue River below Tidbits Creek, near Blue River, Oregon · 5.8 km away15.6 °C Blue River at Blue River, Oregon · 6.1 km away17.7 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Mckenzie River above South Fork right now?
The current water temperature is 12.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Mckenzie River above South Fork?
Currently 12.2 °C (updated continuously).

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