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Jefferson Branch

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 21 ft³/s over 91 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 01646000, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 21 ft³/s over 91 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
74°F
23°C
Streamflow
12 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.63 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 21 ft³/s over 91 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DIFFICULT RUN NEAR GREAT FALLS, VA (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Jefferson Branch

H: 81° L: 65°
Cloudy
Cloudy
79°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
25%
Humidity
71%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
67°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
74°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
81°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
78°
9 PM
Overcast
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jefferson Branch?
Jefferson Branch is a river in Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Jefferson Branch?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Jefferson Branch in Virginia is 74°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 01646000, 5.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Jefferson Branch?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Jefferson Branch have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Jefferson Branch include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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