Rio Grande, Otowi Bridge, New Mexico · River
The current water temperature at Rio Grande is 18.4 °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 138 data points since July 25, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 18.4 °C on September 21, 2026 · highest value: 27.3 °C on September 7, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 18.4 °C and 27.3 °C.
The current value is 4.1 °C below the September average of this series.
Can you swim at Rio Grande right now?
The current water temperature is 18.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Rio Grande?
Currently 18.4 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Rio Grande in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 22.5 °C.