Where is Gunnison River?

Gunnison River is a river in Colorado.

What is the water temperature at Gunnison River?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Gunnison River in Colorado is 74°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 09106485, 2.1 miles away.

What amenities does Gunnison River have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Gunnison River include camping-nearby.

Updated June 13, 2026

Gunnison River

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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river in Colorado, United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 09106485, as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

74°F

23°C

Streamflow

262 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

2.67 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COLORADO R. ABV GUNNISON R. AT GRAND JUNCTION, CO (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:45 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Gunnison River

H: 98° L: 69°

Patchy rain nearby

73°

Feels like 70°

Precipitation

36%

Humidity

49%

Wind

9 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

77°

3 AM

74°

6 AM

70°

9 AM

80°

12 PM

91°

3 PM

90°

6 PM

91°

9 PM

80°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gunnison River?: Gunnison River is a river in Colorado.
What is the water temperature at Gunnison River?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Gunnison River in Colorado is 74°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 09106485, 2.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Gunnison River?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Gunnison River have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Gunnison River include camping-nearby.

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