What is the average water temperature in Utah?

The current average water temperature across Utah's monitored water bodies is 65.8°F.

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Utah Water Temperatures

Q: What is the warmest lake in Utah today?

Colorado River At Gypsum Canyon Near Hite, Ut at 86.7°F.

Current lake & river temperatures in Utah — updated daily from USGS sensors.

With Data

65.8°F

State Avg

86.7°F

Warmest

86.7°F

Warmest

Colorado River At Gypsum Canyon Near Hite, Ut

65.8°F

State Average

100 water bodies

32°F

Coldest

Virgin River At Virgin, Ut

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Swimming Conditions

⚠️ Brisk — wetsuit recommended

Based on avg 65.8°F

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Fishing Conditions

🎣 Good — trout, walleye, bass

Based on avg 65.8°F

Utah — Ranked by Temperature

32 with data

#	Water Body	°F	°C	Condition	🏊	Date
1	Colorado River At Gypsum Canyon Near Hite, Ut River	86.7°	30.4°	🔥 Hot	🏊 Excellent	Jul 27
2	Bear River Near Corinne, Ut River	82.8°	28.2°	☀️ Warm	🏊 Excellent	Jul 27
3	Price River At Woodside, Ut River	81.1°	27.3°	☀️ Warm	🏊 Excellent	Jul 26
4	Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah Lake	80.6°	27°	☀️ Warm	🏊 Excellent	Jul 27
5	Weber River Near Plain City, Ut River	80.1°	26.7°	☀️ Warm	🏊 Excellent	Jul 27
6	Duchesne River Near Randlett, Ut River	79.7°	26.5°	☀️ Warm	✅ Good	Jul 27
7	Gsl Farmington Bay Outflow At Causeway Bridge Lake	79.2°	26.2°	☀️ Warm	✅ Good	Jul 27
8	Gsl 3510, 6 Mi West Of Antelope Island Lake	79°	26.1°	☀️ Warm	✅ Good	Jul 7
9	Green River Near Jensen, Ut River	74.5°	23.6°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jul 27
10	East Canyon Creek Near Jeremy Ranch, Ut River	72.5°	22.5°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jul 27
11	Dolores River Near Cisco, Ut River	72.5°	22.5°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jul 27
12	East Canyon Creek Ab East Cyn Res Nr Morgan, Utah River	72.1°	22.3°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jul 27
13	E Canyon Cr Bl I-80 Rest Stop Nr Park City, Ut Lake	72°	22.2°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jul 27
14	Silver Creek Near Silver Creek Junction, Ut River	68.4°	20.2°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jul 27
15	Virgin River Ab La Verkin Creek Nr La Verkin, Ut River	68.2°	20.1°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Oct 28
16	Virgin River Near Hurricane, Ut River	68°	20°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Oct 11
17	White River Near Watson, Utah River	68°	20°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jul 27
18	San Juan River Near Bluff, Ut River	66.2°	19°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jul 27
19	San Rafael River Near Green River, Ut River	65.3°	18.5°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jul 27
20	Mill Creek Below Sheley Tunnel, Near Moab, Ut River	65.1°	18.4°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jul 27
21	Ferron Creek (Upper Station) Near Ferron, Ut River	64.9°	18.3°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Jul 13
22	Red Butte Creek At Fort Douglas, Near Slc, Ut River	63.3°	17.4°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Jul 27
23	Provo River Near Charleston, Ut River	61.2°	16.2°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Jul 27
24	Virgin River Ab Quail Creek Near Hurricane, Ut River	55.6°	13.1°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Oct 28
25	Weber River At Gateway, Ut River	54.1°	12.3°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Oct 10
26	Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc River	53.8°	12.1°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Oct 16
27	Green River At Green River, Ut River	53.6°	12°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Jul 27
28	Sevier River Near Lynndyl, Ut River	51.4°	10.8°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Oct 9
29	Colorado River Near Cisco, Ut River	48.2°	9°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Jul 27
30	San Rafael River At Mouth Near Green River, Ut River	45.7°	7.6°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Nov 12
31	Green River Near Greendale, Ut River	39.2°	4°	🧊 Very Cold	⛔ Very cold	Jul 27
32	Virgin River At Virgin, Ut River	32°	0°	🧊 Very Cold	⛔ Very cold	Jul 27
33	Dunn Creek Near Park Valley, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
34	Castle Creek Below Castle Valley Near Moab, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
35	Gsl Breach 6 Miles E Of Lakeside, Ut; N To S Flow Lake	—	—	—	—	—
36	Coal Creek Near Cedar City, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
37	Com F Logan R Ab St D And Cache Hl Can Nr Logan Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
38	Duchesne River Near Hanna, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
39	Sulphur Creek Nr. Corinne, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
40	Duchesne River At Myton, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
41	Lost Creek At Devils Slide, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
42	Mill Creek At Sheley Tunnel, Near Moab, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
43	White R Bl Tabbyune Crk Nr Soldier Summit, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
44	Ogden River Nr Gibson Avenue At Ogden, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
45	Escalante River Near Escalante, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
46	Green River Bl Swaseys Rapid Near Green River, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
47	Diamond Fork Abv Red Hollow Nr Thistle, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
48	Blacksmith Fork Ab Up And L Co.'S Dam Nr Hyrum, Ut Reservoir	—	—	—	—	—
49	Dry Creek At 300 N, At Alpine, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
50	Ogden River Bl Pineview Res Nr Huntsville, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
51	South Creek Above Reservoir Near Monticello, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
52	Salt Lake City Sewage Canal Nr Farmington, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
53	Daniels Creek At Charleston, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
54	Leeds Creek Near Leeds, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
55	Manti Creek Blw Dugway Creek, Nr Manti, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
56	Santa Clara Riv Blw Winsor Dam, Nr Santa Clara, Ut Reservoir	—	—	—	—	—
57	Sevier River Near Juab, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
58	Colorado River At Potash, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
59	Bear River Near Smithfield, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
60	Huntington Creek Near Huntington, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
61	Ashley Cr Nr Remember The Maine Park Nr Vernal, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
62	Malad River Near Bear River City, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
63	Lake Fork River Bl Moon Lake Nr Mountain Home, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
64	Moon Lake Reservoir Near Mountain Home, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
65	Fish Creek Above Reservoir, Near Scofield, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
66	Weber River At I-84 At Uintah, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
67	Whiterocks River Near Whiterocks, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
68	Washboard Wash Bl Sacco West Div Nr Wellington, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
69	Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington, Utah Lake	—	—	—	—	—
70	Virgin River Near Bloomington, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
71	Muddy Creek Bl I-70 Nr Emery, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
72	Spanish Fork At Castilla, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
73	Kanab Creek Near Kanab, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
74	Clover Creek Above Big Hollow, Near Clover, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
75	Sevier River At Hatch, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
76	North Fork Mill Creek Near Moab, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
77	Bear River Near Utah-Wyoming State Line River	—	—	—	—	—
78	Brush Creek Near Jensen, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
79	West Side Canal Near Collinston, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
80	Strawberry River At Pinnacles Near Fruitland, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
81	Av Watkin Outlet Near Willard, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
82	Strawberry River Near Duchesne, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
83	Price River At Wellington, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
84	North Fork Weber River Near Hooper, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
85	North Fork Virgin River Near Springdale, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
86	Ephraim Tunnel Near Ephraim, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
87	Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
88	Weber River Near Coalville, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
89	Fremont River Near Bicknell, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
90	Com Flw Jordan River & Surplus Canal @ Slc, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
91	Salt Crk Bl Nephi Powerplant Div Nr Nephi, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
92	Lee Creek Near Magna, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
93	Sevier River Near Kingston, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
94	Gsl Breach At Lakeside, Ut Lake	—	—	—	—	—
95	Beaver River Near Beaver, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
96	Logan River Above State Dam, Near Logan, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
97	Mcelmo Creek Near Bluff, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
98	Green River At Ouray, Utah River	—	—	—	—	—
99	Bear River Below O-Line Canal Nr Brigham City, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—
100	Lake Fork River Near Myton, Ut River	—	—	—	—	—

Colorado River At Gypsum Canyon Near Hite, Ut River

86.7°F

🔥 Hot

Bear River Near Corinne, Ut River

82.8°F

☀️ Warm

Price River At Woodside, Ut River

81.1°F

☀️ Warm

Goggin Drain Near Magna Utah Lake

80.6°F

☀️ Warm

Weber River Near Plain City, Ut River

80.1°F

☀️ Warm

Duchesne River Near Randlett, Ut River

79.7°F

☀️ Warm

Gsl Farmington Bay Outflow At Causeway Bridge Lake

79.2°F

☀️ Warm

Gsl 3510, 6 Mi West Of Antelope Island Lake

79°F

☀️ Warm

Green River Near Jensen, Ut River

74.5°F

🌤️ Comfortable

East Canyon Creek Near Jeremy Ranch, Ut River

72.5°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Dolores River Near Cisco, Ut River

72.5°F

🌤️ Comfortable

East Canyon Creek Ab East Cyn Res Nr Morgan, Utah River

72.1°F

🌤️ Comfortable

E Canyon Cr Bl I-80 Rest Stop Nr Park City, Ut Lake

72°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Silver Creek Near Silver Creek Junction, Ut River

68.4°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Virgin River Ab La Verkin Creek Nr La Verkin, Ut River

68.2°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Virgin River Near Hurricane, Ut River

68°F

🌤️ Comfortable

White River Near Watson, Utah River

68°F

🌤️ Comfortable

San Juan River Near Bluff, Ut River

66.2°F

🌤️ Comfortable

San Rafael River Near Green River, Ut River

65.3°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Mill Creek Below Sheley Tunnel, Near Moab, Ut River

65.1°F

🌤️ Comfortable

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❓ Utah Water Temperature FAQ

What is the warmest lake in Utah today?

Based on our latest USGS data, Colorado River At Gypsum Canyon Near Hite, Ut is currently the warmest water body in Utah at 86.7°F.

Which Utah lakes are good for swimming right now?

Lakes with water temperatures above 72°F are generally comfortable for swimming. Currently, Utah's average water temperature is 65.8°F — check individual lakes above for specific conditions.

What is the best water temperature for fishing in Utah?

The optimal temperature range depends on your target species. For bass fishing, look for water bodies between 65–75°F. For trout, target the coldest water bodies in Utah — typically 50–65°F. Use the table above to identify which lakes are in the ideal range for your target species.

🔬 Data Methodology & Sources

Water temperature readings on this site are collected from USGS (United States Geological Survey) monitoring stations installed at lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the country. Sensors measure water surface temperature in Celsius, which is converted to Fahrenheit for display. Data is retrieved and stored daily. Temperatures shown reflect the most recent available sensor reading for each water body, typically from the past 1–30 days depending on station reporting frequency.

⚠️ Water temperatures can vary significantly across a water body due to depth, currents, and time of day. Sensor readings represent conditions at the monitoring station location. Always exercise caution when swimming and consult local authorities for official safety advisories.