Monument Creek, Bijou St. at Colo. Springs, Colorado · River
The current water temperature at Monument Creek is 16.5 °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.
This measurement series includes 268 data points since July 23, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 15.2 °C on August 21, 2026 · highest value: 30.0 °C on July 24, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 16.5 °C and 27.0 °C.
The current value is 4.4 °C below the September average of this series.
Can you swim at Monument Creek right now?
The current water temperature is 16.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Monument Creek?
Currently 16.5 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Monument Creek in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 20.9 °C.
When is the water warmest at Monument Creek?
Across the measurement record, July is on average the warmest month (23.0 °C).