River Rouge at Detroit, Michigan water temperature

River Rouge at Detroit, Michigan · River

The current water temperature at River Rouge at Detroit is 21.3 °C (as of August 31, 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 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 21.3° · ☀️ Air 26.5° · high today 32.0°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

River Rouge at Detroit, Michigan — Photo: DontCallMeLateForDinner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 195 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 18.9 °C on August 24, 2026 · highest value: 26.2 °C on July 14, 2026.

Nearby waters

Bell Branch at Beech-daly Road at Redford, Michigan · 4.0 km away2.4 °C Lower River Rouge at Dearborn, Michigan · 7.2 km away22.3 °C River Rouge at Southfield, Michigan · 9.0 km away21.3 °C Lower River Rouge at Wayne, Michigan · 17.3 km away23.0 °C Red Run at Ryan Road near Warren, Michigan · 23.1 km away22.5 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at River Rouge at Detroit 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 River Rouge at Detroit?
Currently 21.3 °C (updated continuously).

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