So Fork Mckenzie River, Cougar Lake near Rainbow, Oregon · River
The current water temperature at So Fork Mckenzie River is 5.9 °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 525 data points since September 7, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 5.0 °C on October 24, 2026 · highest value: 11.7 °C on September 11, 2026.
In November, temperatures have ranged between 5.0 °C and 7.5 °C.
The current value is 0.5 °C below the November average of this series.
Can you swim at So Fork Mckenzie River right now?
The current water temperature is 5.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at So Fork Mckenzie River?
Currently 5.9 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at So Fork Mckenzie River in November?
In November, the water temperature recently averaged 6.4 °C.
When is the water warmest at So Fork Mckenzie River?
Across the measurement record, September is on average the warmest month (9.3 °C).