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North Fork Gunnison River

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

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

  • Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 113 ft³/s over 17 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

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

  • Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 09136100, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 113 ft³/s over 17 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
70°F
21°C
Streamflow
32 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.33 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 113 ft³/s over 17 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTH FK GUNNISON RIVER ABOVE MOUTH NR LAZEAR, CO (0.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at North Fork Gunnison River

H: 90° L: 60°
Overcast
Overcast
61°
|
Feels like 56°
Precipitation
17%
Humidity
63%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
6 AM
Clear
60°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
73°
12 PM
Overcast
86°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
89°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
86°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Fork Gunnison River?
North Fork Gunnison River is a river in Colorado.
What is the water temperature at North Fork Gunnison River?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at North Fork Gunnison River in Colorado is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 09136100, 0.2 miles away.
Can you swim at North Fork Gunnison River?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does North Fork Gunnison River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at North Fork Gunnison River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby