N Santiam River below Detroit Dam, near Detroit, Oregon · River
The current water temperature at N Santiam River below Detroit Dam is 12.7 °C (as of September 16, 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.
This measurement series includes 148 data points since July 18, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 7.7 °C on August 2, 2026 · highest value: 12.7 °C on September 16, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 8.8 °C and 12.7 °C.
The current value is 2.3 °C above the September average of this series.
Can you swim at N Santiam River below Detroit Dam right now?
The current water temperature is 12.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at N Santiam River below Detroit Dam?
Currently 12.7 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at N Santiam River below Detroit Dam in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 10.4 °C.
When is the water warmest at N Santiam River below Detroit Dam?
Across the measurement record, September is on average the warmest month (10.4 °C).