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Parma Drain

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 674 ft³/s over 49 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 13213000, as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 674 ft³/s over 49 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
75°F
24°C
Streamflow
478 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.60 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 674 ft³/s over 49 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BOISE RIVER NR PARMA ID (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Parma Drain

H: 100° L: 69°
Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
78°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
37%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
6 AM
Clear
72°
9 AM
Cloudy
77°
12 PM
Overcast
90°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
96°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
100°
9 PM
Light drizzle
83°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parma Drain?
Parma Drain is a river in Idaho.
What is the water temperature at Parma Drain?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Parma Drain in Idaho is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 13213000, 1.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Parma Drain?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Parma Drain have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Parma Drain include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby