Smith River, Philpott, Virginia · River
The current water temperature at Smith River is 6.9 °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 101 data points since August 26, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 6.6 °C on August 27, 2026 · highest value: 7.1 °C on September 8, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 6.6 °C and 7.1 °C.
The current value is 0.1 °C above the September average of this series.
Can you swim at Smith River right now?
The current water temperature is 6.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Smith River?
Currently 6.9 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Smith River in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 6.8 °C.