Rio Grande water temperature

Rio Grande, Embudo, New Mexico · River

The current water temperature at Rio Grande is 17.8 °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.

17.8 °C

Measured: September 21, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 17.8° · ☀️ Air 6.9° · high today 25.4°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 139 data points since August 12, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 17.8 °C on September 21, 2026 · highest value: 25.8 °C on September 9, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 17.8 °C and 25.8 °C.

The current value is 4.3 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

Rio Chama, Chamita, New Mexico · 19.8 km away16.9 °C Rio Grande, Otowi Bridge, New Mexico · 40.2 km away18.4 °C Rio Mora, Terrero, New Mexico · 55.0 km away9.3 °C Rio Grande, Cochiti Dam, New Mexico · 72.9 km away22.5 °C Sapello River, Sapello, New Mexico · 76.4 km away11.3 °C

More measuring points: Rio Grande

Mercedes, Texas31.6 °C Los Indios, Texas30.9 °C Mission, Texas30.7 °C Anzalduas Dam near Hidalgo, Texas30.6 °C Mission Main Canal near Mission, Texas30.6 °C Roma, Texas29.6 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Rio Grande right now?
The current water temperature is 17.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Rio Grande?
Currently 17.8 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Rio Grande in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 22.1 °C.

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