Mcelmo Creek water temperature

Mcelmo Creek, Trail Canyon near Cortez, Colorado · River

The current water temperature at Mcelmo Creek is 12.4 °C (as of October 23, 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.

12.4 °C

Measured: October 23, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 12.4° · ☀️ Air 2.4° · high today 13.6°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 366 data points since September 7, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 8.8 °C on October 17, 2026 · highest value: 23.8 °C on September 13, 2026.

Nearby waters

Mud Creek, State Highway 32, near Cortez, Colorado · 3.8 km away7.8 °C San Juan River, Four Corners, Colorado · 46.5 km away10.9 °C San Juan River, Shiprock, New Mexico · 61.2 km away21.4 °C Animas River, Durango, Colorado · 72.8 km away6.1 °C Hermosa Creek, Hermosa, Colorado · 76.3 km away8.0 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Mcelmo Creek right now?
The current water temperature is 12.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Mcelmo Creek?
Currently 12.4 °C (updated continuously).

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