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Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 20 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01302020, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 20 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
70°F
21°C
Streamflow
58 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.71 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 35 ft³/s over 20 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BRONX RIVER AT NY BOTANICAL GARDEN AT BRONX NY (5.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bronx River

H: 75° L: 65°
Overcast
Overcast
73°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
50%
Humidity
85%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
65°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
73°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
75°
6 PM
Cloudy
74°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bronx River?
Bronx River is a river in New York.
What is the water temperature at Bronx River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bronx River in New York is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 01302020, 5.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Bronx River?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Bronx River rated?
Bronx River in New York has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 27 reviews.

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