What is the average water temperature in Alabama?

The current average water temperature across Alabama's monitored water bodies is 68.5°F.

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Alabama Water Temperatures

Q: What is the warmest lake in Alabama today?

Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam Nr Ft Gaines, Ga at 77.4°F.

Current lake & river temperatures in Alabama — updated daily from USGS sensors.

With Data

68.5°F

State Avg

77.4°F

Warmest

77.4°F

Warmest

Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam Nr Ft Gaines, Ga

68.5°F

State Average

100 water bodies

45.3°F

Coldest

Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al

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Swimming Conditions

⚠️ Brisk — wetsuit recommended

Based on avg 68.5°F

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Fishing Conditions

🎣 Good — trout, walleye, bass

Based on avg 68.5°F

Alabama — Ranked by Temperature

23 with data

#	Water Body	°F	°C	Condition	🏊	Date
1	Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam Nr Ft Gaines, Ga Reservoir	77.4°	25.2°	☀️ Warm	✅ Good	Jun 5
2	Cahaba River Near Hoover, Al River	76.8°	24.9°	☀️ Warm	✅ Good	Jun 4
3	Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al River	76.5°	24.7°	☀️ Warm	✅ Good	Jun 4
4	Cahaba River Near Whites Chapel Al River	74.8°	23.8°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jun 4
5	Village Creek At Avenue W At Ensley, Al River	73.9°	23.3°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jun 4
6	Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al River	73.9°	23.3°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jun 4
7	Bayou Sara At Saraland, Ala Lake	73.9°	23.3°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jun 4
8	Coosa River At State Line, Al/Ga River	73.2°	22.9°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jun 5
9	Fivemile Creek Near Republic, Al River	73°	22.8°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jun 4
10	Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al River	72.1°	22.3°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jun 4
11	Village Creek Near Pratt City, Alabama River	72.1°	22.3°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jun 4
12	Yellowleaf Creek Near Westover, Al River	71.1°	21.7°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
13	Little Cahaba River Below Leeds, Al. River	70°	21.1°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
14	Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works River	69.6°	20.9°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Oct 17
15	Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al River	69.1°	20.6°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
16	Village Creek At 86Th St North At Roebuck, Al. River	68.4°	20.2°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
17	Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al Lake	67.5°	19.7°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
18	Sipsey Fork Near Grayson Al Lake	66°	18.9°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
19	Cahaba River At Trussville, Al. River	63.9°	17.7°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	May 4
20	Tombigbee River At Pennington Al River	56.5°	13.6°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Dec 8
21	Lost Creek Near Oakman Al River	55.9°	13.3°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Oct 22
22	Tallapoosa River Near Heflin, Al River	54°	12.2°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Nov 23
23	Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al River	45.3°	7.4°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Dec 20
24	Choccolocco Creek At Jackson Shoal Nr Lincoln Al River	—	—	—	—	—
25	Second Creek At Manbone Road Nr Waterloo, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
26	Hatchet Creek Below Rockford Al River	—	—	—	—	—
27	Village Creek Near Adamsville, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
28	Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn River	—	—	—	—	—
29	Black Warrior R Bl Bankhead L&D Near Bessemer Al Lake	—	—	—	—	—
30	South Fork Cowikee Creek Near Batesville Al River	—	—	—	—	—
31	Alabama River Bl Robert F Henry L&D Near Benton,Al River	—	—	—	—	—
32	Black Warrior River Below Selden Dam Nr Eutaw, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
33	Choctawhatchee River Near Newton, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
34	Satilpa Creek Near Coffeeville Al River	—	—	—	—	—
35	Conecuh River At Brantley Al River	—	—	—	—	—
36	Cahaba River Near Helena Al River	—	—	—	—	—
37	Big Creek Near Seven Hills Al River	—	—	—	—	—
38	Burnt Corn Creek At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
39	Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
40	Tennessee River At Whitesburg Al River	—	—	—	—	—
41	Fish River Near Silver Hill Al River	—	—	—	—	—
42	Luxapallila Creek At Millport, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
43	Pinhook C At Mastin Lake Rd At Huntsville, Ala Lake	—	—	—	—	—
44	Coosa River At Gadsden Steam Plant Nr Gadsden, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
45	Duck River Above Hwy 278 Near Berlin, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
46	Flint Creek Near Falkville Al River	—	—	—	—	—
47	Bluewater Creek Nr Antioch, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
48	Blackburn Fork Little Warrior R Nr Holly Springs Lake	—	—	—	—	—
49	Tallapoosa River Nr New Site, Al.(Horseshoe Bend) River	—	—	—	—	—
50	Valley Creek Near Bessemer, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
51	Town Creek Near Geraldine Al River	—	—	—	—	—
52	Alabama River Near Montgomery, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
53	Black Warrior R Bl Oliver L&D Near Tuscaloosa, Al. Lake	—	—	—	—	—
54	Oseligee Creek Near Lanett Al River	—	—	—	—	—
55	Tombigbee River Near Nanafalia, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
56	Pea River At Elba, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
57	Cahaba River Near Acton Al River	—	—	—	—	—
58	Fowl River At Half-Mile Rd Near Laurendine, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
59	Conecuh River At State Hwy 41 Near Brewton, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
60	Cahaba River Near Suttle, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
61	Flint River At Brownsboro, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
62	Styx River At Seminole, Ala River	—	—	—	—	—
63	Limestone Creek Near Monroeville Al River	—	—	—	—	—
64	Fagan Creek At Adams Street At Huntsville, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
65	Little River Near Blue Pond Al River	—	—	—	—	—
66	Tombigbee R Blw Heflin L&D Nr Gainesville, Ala Lake	—	—	—	—	—
67	Mcdonald Creek At Patton Road Nr Huntsville Al River	—	—	—	—	—
68	Big Canoe Creek At Ashville Al River	—	—	—	—	—
69	Clear C At New Hope Church Nr Poplar Springs, Al. Lake	—	—	—	—	—
70	Talladega Creek At Alpine Al River	—	—	—	—	—
71	Locust Fork Near Cleveland, Al. Lake	—	—	—	—	—
72	Shoal Creek Near Heflin, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
73	Village Creek Near Docena, Alabama River	—	—	—	—	—
74	Tallapoosa River At Milstead Al River	—	—	—	—	—
75	Black Warrior River Below Holt L&D Near Holt Al River	—	—	—	—	—
76	Mulberry Creek At Jones Al River	—	—	—	—	—
77	Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa, Al. Lake	—	—	—	—	—
78	Choctawhatchee River Near Geneva, Alabama River	—	—	—	—	—
79	Little Cahaba River At Cah Bea Rd Nr Cahaba Hts Al River	—	—	—	—	—
80	Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
81	Conecuh River Bel Pt A Dam Nr River Falls, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
82	Shades Creek Near Greenwood Al River	—	—	—	—	—
83	Estill Fork At Estillfork Al Lake	—	—	—	—	—
84	Big Escambia Creek At Flomaton Al River	—	—	—	—	—
85	Pursley Creek Above Estelle, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
86	Aldridge C At Sherwood Dr Nr Huntsville, Ala Lake	—	—	—	—	—
87	Tombigbee River Bel Bevil L&D Nr Pickensville, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
88	Pinhook Creek At Clinton Ave. At Huntsville, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
89	Big Wills Creek At State Hwy 35 Nr Fort Payne, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
90	Mulberry Fork Near Garden City, Al. Lake	—	—	—	—	—
91	Tennessee River At Decatur Al River	—	—	—	—	—
92	Blackwater Creek Near Manchester Al River	—	—	—	—	—
93	Cypress Creek Near Florence Al River	—	—	—	—	—
94	Walnut Creek Above Clanton, Ala River	—	—	—	—	—
95	Trib To Village Creek At 50Th St In Birmingham River	—	—	—	—	—
96	Five Mile Creek Nr Sayre, Ala River	—	—	—	—	—
97	Sougahatchee Creek At Co Rd 188 Nr Loachapoka, Al. River	—	—	—	—	—
98	Black Warrior R At Bankhead L&D Near Bessemer Al Lake	—	—	—	—	—
99	Bear Creek At Redbay, Al River	—	—	—	—	—
100	Alabama River At Robert F Henry Lock And Dam River	—	—	—	—	—

Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam Nr Ft Gaines, Ga Reservoir

77.4°F

☀️ Warm

Cahaba River Near Hoover, Al River

76.8°F

☀️ Warm

Cahaba River Near Mountain Brook Al River

76.5°F

☀️ Warm

Cahaba River Near Whites Chapel Al River

74.8°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Village Creek At Avenue W At Ensley, Al River

73.9°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Kelly Creek Near Vincent Al River

73.9°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Bayou Sara At Saraland, Ala Lake

73.9°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Coosa River At State Line, Al/Ga River

73.2°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Fivemile Creek Near Republic, Al River

73°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Terrapin Creek At Ellisville Al River

72.1°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Village Creek Near Pratt City, Alabama River

72.1°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Yellowleaf Creek Near Westover, Al River

71.1°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Little Cahaba River Below Leeds, Al. River

70°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works River

69.6°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Turkey Creek At Sewage Plant Near Pinson Al River

69.1°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Village Creek At 86Th St North At Roebuck, Al. River

68.4°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al Lake

67.5°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Sipsey Fork Near Grayson Al Lake

66°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Cahaba River At Trussville, Al. River

63.9°F

🌊 Cool

Tombigbee River At Pennington Al River

56.5°F

🌊 Cool

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❓ Alabama Water Temperature FAQ

What is the warmest lake in Alabama today?

Based on our latest USGS data, Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam Nr Ft Gaines, Ga is currently the warmest water body in Alabama at 77.4°F.

Which Alabama lakes are good for swimming right now?

Lakes with water temperatures above 72°F are generally comfortable for swimming. Currently, Alabama's average water temperature is 68.5°F — check individual lakes above for specific conditions.

What is the best water temperature for fishing in Alabama?

The optimal temperature range depends on your target species. For bass fishing, look for water bodies between 65–75°F. For trout, target the coldest water bodies in Alabama — typically 50–65°F. Use the table above to identify which lakes are in the ideal range for your target species.

🔬 Data Methodology & Sources

Water temperature readings on this site are collected from USGS (United States Geological Survey) monitoring stations installed at lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the country. Sensors measure water surface temperature in Celsius, which is converted to Fahrenheit for display. Data is retrieved and stored daily. Temperatures shown reflect the most recent available sensor reading for each water body, typically from the past 1–30 days depending on station reporting frequency.

⚠️ Water temperatures can vary significantly across a water body due to depth, currents, and time of day. Sensor readings represent conditions at the monitoring station location. Always exercise caution when swimming and consult local authorities for official safety advisories.