Smith River, Philpott, Virginia · River
The current water temperature at Smith River is 8.0 °C (as of November 6, 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 484 data points since September 7, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 6.7 °C on September 7, 2026 · highest value: 8.5 °C on October 11, 2026.
In November, temperatures have ranged between 7.4 °C and 8.2 °C.
The current value is 0.2 °C above the November average of this series.
Can you swim at Smith River right now?
The current water temperature is 8.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Smith River?
Currently 8.0 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Smith River in November?
In November, the water temperature recently averaged 7.8 °C.
When is the water warmest at Smith River?
Across the measurement record, November is on average the warmest month (7.8 °C).