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Santiam River
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
The Santiam River is a tributary of the Willamette River, about 12 miles long, in western Oregon in the United States.
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 14183020, as of Aug 22, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH SANTIAM RIVER BLW STOUT CREEK, NR MEHAMA, OR (1.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Santiam River?
- Santiam River is a river in Oregon.
- What is the water temperature at Santiam River?
- As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Santiam River in Oregon is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 14183020, 1.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Santiam River?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
- How is Santiam River rated?
- Santiam River in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 173 reviews.
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