Purgatoire River water temperature
Purgatoire River, Thatcher, Colorado · River
The current water temperature at Purgatoire River is 16.9 °C (as of October 14, 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.
Measurement series & statistics
This measurement series includes 66 data points since August 16, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 13.2 °C on October 2, 2026 · highest value: 26.2 °C on August 18, 2026.
In October, temperatures have ranged between 13.2 °C and 18.8 °C.
The current value is 0.1 °C below the October average of this series.
Nearby waters
More measuring points: Purgatoire River
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Purgatoire River right now?
The current water temperature is 16.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Purgatoire River?
Currently 16.9 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Purgatoire River in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 17.0 °C.
When is the water warmest at Purgatoire River?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (24.9 °C).
