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Salisbury Plain River

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 91 ft³/s over 78 years).

river in Massachusetts, United States

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01108000, as of Aug 21, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 91 ft³/s over 78 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
62°F
17°C
Streamflow
81 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.19 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 91 ft³/s over 78 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TAUNTON RIVER NEAR BRIDGEWATER, MA (7.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 1:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Salisbury Plain River

H: 75° L: 64°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
75°
|
Feels like 76°
Precipitation
90%
Humidity
68%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
6.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain
66°
3 AM
Light rain
66°
6 AM
Light rain
66°
9 AM
Light rain
67°
12 PM
Light rain
70°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
6 PM
Light rain shower
65°
9 PM
Light rain shower
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salisbury Plain River?
Salisbury Plain River is a river in Massachusetts.
What is the water temperature at Salisbury Plain River?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Salisbury Plain River in Massachusetts is 62°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 01108000, 7.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Salisbury Plain River?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 62°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.

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