Where is Passaic River?

Passaic River is a river in New Jersey.

What is the water temperature at Passaic River?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Passaic River in New Jersey is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 01392650, 0.3 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Passaic River

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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river in New Jersey, United States

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01392650, as of Aug 22, 11:01 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

78°F

26°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Newark Bay at PVSC at Newark NJ (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:01 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Passaic River

H: 84° L: 68°

Partly Cloudy

71°

Feels like 74°

Precipitation

19%

Humidity

91%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

70°

3 AM

69°

6 AM

68°

9 AM

71°

12 PM

75°

3 PM

81°

6 PM

74°

9 PM

71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Passaic River?: Passaic River is a river in New Jersey.
What is the water temperature at Passaic River?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Passaic River in New Jersey is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 01392650, 0.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Passaic River?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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