Roanoke River water temperature

Roanoke River, RTS 639/760 at Salem, Virginia · River

The current water temperature at Roanoke River is 22.5 °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.

22.5 °C

Measured: September 21, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 22.5° · ☀️ Air 20.0° · high today 28.3°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 101 data points since August 26, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 20.6 °C on September 8, 2026 · highest value: 29.5 °C on September 2, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 20.6 °C and 29.5 °C.

The current value is 2.5 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

Tinker Creek, Glade Creek at Roanoke, Virginia · 17.3 km away20.6 °C Smith River, Philpott, Virginia · 55.8 km away6.9 °C Smith River, Bassett, Virginia · 57.2 km away8.7 °C Jackson Riv, Filtration Plant at Covington, Virginia · 60.1 km away18.7 °C Jackson River, Falling Spring, Virginia · 67.5 km away16.1 °C

More measuring points: Roanoke River

NC 45 near Westover, North Carolina30.3 °C Halifax, North Carolina28.6 °C Jamesville, North Carolina27.8 °C Buggs Island, Virginia21.2 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Roanoke River right now?
The current water temperature is 22.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Roanoke River?
Currently 22.5 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Roanoke River in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 25.0 °C.

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