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John Day River
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66 °F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 56 years).
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 14038530, as of Aug 22, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 56 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 56 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge JOHN DAY RIVER NEAR JOHN DAY, OR (2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Day River?
- John Day River is a river in Oregon.
- What is the water temperature at John Day River?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at John Day River in Oregon is 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 14038530, 2 miles away.
- Can you swim at John Day River?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is John Day River rated?
- John Day River in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 55 reviews.
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