Kansas River water temperature

Kansas River, Desoto, Kansas · River

The current water temperature at Kansas River is 25.4 °C (as of September 21, 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.

25.4 °C

Measured: September 21, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 25.4° · ☀️ Air 19.6° · high today 24.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 93 data points since August 26, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 23.6 °C on August 27, 2026 · highest value: 32.7 °C on September 5, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 25.4 °C and 32.7 °C.

The current value is 4.4 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

Kansas River, Lake Quivira, Kansas · 16.7 km away25.9 °C Blue River, Kenneth Rd, Overland Park, Kansas · 34.3 km away24.8 °C Missouri River, Randolph, Missouri · 44.7 km away23.3 °C Rock Creek, E Wilson Road in Independence, Missouri · 44.7 km away22.9 °C Little Blue River, Lees Summit Rd in Independence · 50.0 km away23.5 °C

More measuring points: Kansas River

Lake Quivira, Kansas25.9 °C Topeka Weir at Topeka, Kansas24.3 °C Ogden, Kansas19.3 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Kansas River right now?
The current water temperature is 25.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Kansas River?
Currently 25.4 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Kansas River in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 29.8 °C.

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