Live · updated daily from USGS
Swimmable water near you
2,135 USGS sensors are reporting a live water temperature right now, the newest reading from August 22, 2026 (20 hrs ago).
- Cold · below 60°F · 384
- Cool · 60–69°F · 607
- Comfortable · 70–86°F · 929
- Warm · above 86°F · 215
- You
A map of the United States with one coloured dot per USGS sensor reporting a live water temperature. The readings are listed below.
Nearest live readings
The closest USGS sensors currently reporting a water temperature, nearest first.
- CONNECTICUT R BELOW INDIAN STREAM NR PITTSBURG, NHUSGS gauge · New Hampshire · 328 ft³/s60°F23 mi1 day ago
- CONNECTICUT RIVER AT NORTH STRATFORD, NHUSGS gauge · New Hampshire · 501 ft³/s63°F42 mi1 day ago
- Wild River at Gilead, MaineUSGS gauge · Maine · 23 ft³/s65°F52 mi20 hrs ago
- POPE BROOK TRIBUTARY (W-9), NR NORTH DANVILLE, VTUSGS gauge · Vermont · 0 ft³/s57°F73 mi20 hrs ago
- SACO RIVER AT RIVER STREET, AT BARTLETT, NHUSGS gauge · New Hampshire · 61 ft³/s60°F75 mi1 day ago
- 71°F116 mi1 day ago
- LAKE CHAMPLAIN AT BURLINGTON, VTUSGS gauge · Vermont72°F119 mi21 hrs ago
- LAPLATTE RIVER AT SHELBURNE FALLS, VTUSGS gauge · Vermont · 4 ft³/s65°F122 mi20 hrs ago
Nearest swimmable spots
Rated, photographed water destinations within 25 miles — pair one with the nearest sensor reading above before you go.
4.8(22)First Connecticut Lake
Lake · Pittsburg, New Hampshire
Well-known, peaceful lake surrounded by mountains & hills drawing anglers for year-round fishing.
13 mi from your location
4.8(29)Lake Francis
Lake · New Hampshire
Woods encircle this tranquil, scenic lake featuring boating, fishing & nearby hiking trails
19 mi from your location

