Purgatoire River water temperature

Purgatoire River, Rock Crossing near Timpas, Colorado · River

The current water temperature at Purgatoire River is 11.0 °C (as of October 28, 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.

11.0 °C

Measured: October 28, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 11.0° · ☀️ Air 6.0° · high today 16.6°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 428 data points since September 7, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 9.0 °C on October 17, 2026 · highest value: 31.1 °C on September 9, 2026.

Nearby waters

Purgatoire River, Thatcher, Colorado · 39.7 km away8.6 °C Arkansas River, Rocky Ford, Colorado · 50.4 km away9.2 °C Arkansas River, Las Animas, Colorado · 61.0 km away8.4 °C Arkansas River, Catlin Dam, near Fowler, Colorado · 63.0 km away10.7 °C Arkansas River, John Martin Reservoir, Colorado · 76.5 km away10.9 °C

More measuring points: Purgatoire River

Thatcher, Colorado8.6 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Purgatoire River right now?
The current water temperature is 11.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Purgatoire River?
Currently 11.0 °C (updated continuously).

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