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N Santiam River below Detroit Dam, near Detroit, Oregon water temperature

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.

12.7 °C
Measured: September 16, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 12.7° · ☀️ Air 7.3° · high today 20.4°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
N Santiam River below Detroit Dam, near Detroit, Oregon
Photo: Sheila Sund from Salem, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

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.

Nearby waters

Frequently asked questions

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).

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