Where is Umpqua River?

Umpqua River is a river in Oregon.

What is the water temperature at Umpqua River?

As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Umpqua River in Oregon is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 14322810, 14.1 miles away.

How is Umpqua River rated?

Umpqua River in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 226 reviews.

Updated August 13, 2025

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Photo: USACE Winchester Bay, Umpqua River mouth by Bob Heims, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Public domain) License

Umpqua River

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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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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 14322810, as of Aug 21, 9:15 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

73°F

23°C

Streamflow

0 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

2.27 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ELK CREEK AT ELKTON, OR (14.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:15 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Umpqua River

H: 77° L: 56°

Overcast

60°

Feels like 60°

Precipitation

19%

Humidity

86%

Wind

3 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

58°

3 AM

56°

6 AM

57°

9 AM

60°

12 PM

71°

3 PM

77°

6 PM

68°

9 PM

60°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Umpqua River?: Umpqua River is a river in Oregon.
What is the water temperature at Umpqua River?: As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Umpqua River in Oregon is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 14322810, 14.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Umpqua River?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Umpqua River rated?: Umpqua River in Oregon has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 226 reviews.

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