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Photo: Catalogue of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, at Hampton, Virginia, for the academical year (1910) (14799450293) by Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute (No restrictions) License

Hampton River

River · Hampton, Virginia

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 0167891721, as of Aug 22, 10:50 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
81°F
27°C
Streamflow
0 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.22 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge STORM DRAIN AT COLISEUM DRIVE AT HAMPTON, VA (2.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:50 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hampton River

H: 89° L: 73°
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
76°
|
Feels like 78°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
85%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
9 AM
Light drizzle
75°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
84°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
82°
9 PM
Heavy rain
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hampton River?
Hampton River is a river in Hampton, Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Hampton River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Hampton River in Hampton, Virginia is 81°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 0167891721, 2.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Hampton River?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Hampton River rated?
Hampton River in Hampton, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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Hampton, VA

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