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Photo: Winthrop, WA - view across Methow River from Shafer Museum 01 by Joe Mabel (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Good to swimRainy today

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 12450480, as of Aug 22, 10:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
71°F
22°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge METHOW RIVER NEAR MOUTH NEAR PATEROS, WA (1.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Methow River

H: 84° L: 66°
Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
67°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
71%
Humidity
62%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
3 AM
Smoky haze
78°
6 AM
Smoke
77°
9 AM
Light rain
72°
12 PM
Light drizzle
79°
3 PM
Patchy light rain
72°
6 PM
Light rain
79°
9 PM
Heavy rain at times
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Methow River?
Methow River is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Methow River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Methow River in Washington is 71°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 12450480, 1.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Methow River?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Methow River rated?
Methow River in Washington has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.

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Washington 98846

Washington 98846

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