Duck River is a river in Connecticut.

What is the water temperature at Duck River?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck River in Connecticut is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 01194796, 1 mile away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Duck River

River

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Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 75°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 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 01194796, as of Aug 23, 3:55 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

75°F

24°C

Gage height

0.81 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CONNECTICUT RIVER AT OLD LYME, CT (1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:55 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Duck River

H: 77° L: 66°

Mist

66°

Feels like 64°

Precipitation

77%

Humidity

95%

Wind

13 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

68°

3 AM

67°

6 AM

66°

9 AM

69°

12 PM

73°

3 PM

76°

6 PM

75°

9 PM

74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duck River?: Duck River is a river in Connecticut.
What is the water temperature at Duck River?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck River in Connecticut is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 01194796, 1 mile away.
Can you swim at Duck River?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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