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Palmer River

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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river in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, United States

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 414204071111601, as of Aug 22, 4:40 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MT. HOPE BAY NEAR KENNEDY PARK AT FALL RIVER, MA (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:40 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Palmer River

H: 73° L: 62°
Mist
Mist
66°
|
Feels like 67°
Precipitation
56%
Humidity
95%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
64°
3 AM
Mist
65°
6 AM
Overcast
66°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
6 PM
Mist
64°
9 PM
Mist
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palmer River?
Palmer River is a river in Rhode Island.
What is the water temperature at Palmer River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Palmer River in Rhode Island is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 414204071111601, 5.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Palmer River?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Palmer River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Palmer River include pet-friendly.

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Amenities

🐾 Dog-friendly