S F Flathead River near Columbia Falls, Montana water temperature

S F Flathead River near Columbia Falls, Montana · River

The current water temperature at S F Flathead River near Columbia Falls is 14.6 °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.

14.6 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 14.6° · ☀️ Air 18.9° · high today 24.9°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 229 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 12.1 °C on July 4, 2026 · highest value: 16.4 °C on August 13, 2026.

Nearby waters

Flathead River at Columbia Falls, Montana · 10.9 km away15.4 °C M F Flathead River near West Glacier, Montana · 15.6 km away12.0 °C N F Flathead River near Columbia Falls, Montana · 16.8 km away14.7 °C S F Flathead River above Twin C near Hungry Horse, Montana · 54.9 km away15.6 °C Flathead River near Polson, Montana · 76.8 km away21.1 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at S F Flathead River near Columbia Falls right now?
The current water temperature is 14.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at S F Flathead River near Columbia Falls?
Currently 14.6 °C (updated continuously).

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