Santa Ynez River near Santa Ynez, California water temperature

Santa Ynez River near Santa Ynez, California · River

The current water temperature at Santa Ynez River near Santa Ynez is 17.1 °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.

17.1 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 17.1° · ☀️ Air 24.3° · high today 25.5°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Santa Ynez River near Santa Ynez, California — Photo: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 242 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 15.2 °C on July 10, 2026 · highest value: 18.4 °C on August 12, 2026.

Nearby waters

Hilton Cyn C 0.25 Mi below Bradbury Dam near Santa Ynez · 0.7 km away15.4 °C Santa Ynez River A HWY 154 near Santa Ynez, California · 3.4 km away18.9 °C Santa Ynez River A Solvang, California · 14.3 km away24.3 °C Pacific, Santa Barbara / East Beach · 34.7 km away21.5 °C Santa Ynez River A Narrows near Lompoc, California · 40.2 km away24.7 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Santa Ynez River near Santa Ynez right now?
The current water temperature is 17.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Santa Ynez River near Santa Ynez?
Currently 17.1 °C (updated continuously).

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