What is the average water temperature in New Mexico?

The current average water temperature across New Mexico's monitored water bodies is 60.8°F.

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New Mexico Water Temperatures

Q: What is the warmest lake in New Mexico today?

Pecos River At Red Bluff, Nm at 80.2°F.

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

With Data

60.8°F

State Avg

80.2°F

Warmest

80.2°F

Warmest

Pecos River At Red Bluff, Nm

60.8°F

State Average

100 water bodies

32°F

Coldest

Sapello River Above Sapello, Nm

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Swimming Conditions

🚫 Too cold for most swimmers

Based on avg 60.8°F

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Fishing Conditions

🎣 Good — trout, walleye, bass

Based on avg 60.8°F

New Mexico — Ranked by Temperature

24 with data

#	Water Body	°F	°C	Condition	🏊	Date
1	Pecos River At Red Bluff, Nm River	80.2°	26.8°	☀️ Warm	🏊 Excellent	Jun 2
2	Black River At Harkey Crossing Nr Malaga, Nm River	79°	26.1°	☀️ Warm	✅ Good	Jun 1
3	Pecos River Below Dark Canyon At Carlsbad, Nm River	78.3°	25.7°	☀️ Warm	✅ Good	Jun 4
4	Rio Grande At Alameda Bridge At Alameda, Nm Lake	75°	23.9°	☀️ Warm	✅ Good	Jun 4
5	Rio Grande Below Leasburg Dam At Fort Selden, Nm Reservoir	72.7°	22.6°	🌤️ Comfortable	✅ Good	Jun 4
6	Revuelto Creek Near Logan, Nm River	71.4°	21.9°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
7	San Juan River At Shiprock, Nm River	69.4°	20.8°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
8	Rio Grande Nr Alameda, Nm Lake	67.3°	19.6°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Sep 29
9	Rio Grande At Embudo, Nm Lake	67.3°	19.6°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
10	Rio Grande At Otowi Bridge, Nm Lake	67.3°	19.6°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
11	Rio Chama Near Chamita, Nm Lake	65.1°	18.4°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Jun 4
12	San Juan River At Farmington, Nm River	64.2°	17.9°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Jun 4
13	Animas River At Farmington, Nm River	62.6°	17°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Jun 4
14	Rio Grande Below Cochiti Dam, Nm Reservoir	62.4°	16.9°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Jun 4
15	Gallinas Creek Near Montezuma, Nm River	59.5°	15.3°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Jun 4
16	Animas River Below Aztec, Nm River	57.9°	14.4°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Oct 3
17	Zuni Salt Lake Nr Quemado, Nm Lake	56.5°	13.6°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Oct 16
18	Pecos River Near Malaga, Nm River	54.1°	12.3°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Nov 25
19	Rio Mora Near Terrero, Nm Lake	54.1°	12.3°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Jun 4
20	San Juan River Near Archuleta, Nm River	48°	8.9°	❄️ Cold	⛔ Very cold	Jun 4
21	Gavilan Canyon At Skunk Canyon Nr Hollywood, Nm Lake	43.9°	6.6°	🧊 Very Cold	⛔ Very cold	Dec 30
22	Mora Creek At Holman, Nm River	36.9°	2.7°	🧊 Very Cold	⛔ Very cold	Dec 8
23	Jemez River Near Jemez, Nm River	33.6°	0.9°	🧊 Very Cold	⛔ Very cold	Jun 3
24	Sapello River Above Sapello, Nm River	32°	0°	🧊 Very Cold	⛔ Very cold	Oct 21
25	North Fork Eagle Creek Near Alto, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
26	Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam, Nm Reservoir	—	—	—	—	—
27	Pecos River Near Lake Arthur, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
28	Cochiti East Side Main Canal At Cochiti, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
29	Pecos River Below Brantley Dam Near Carlsbad, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
30	Jemez River Outlet Below Jemez Canyon Dam, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
31	Black River Below Blue Springs Nr Whites City, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
32	Delaware River Nr Red Bluff, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
33	Cimarron River Near Cimarron, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
34	Rio Grande Near Bosque Farms, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
35	San Juan R At Bolack Ranch Brdg Nr Farmington Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
36	Mora River At La Cueva, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
37	Rio Grande Conveyance Channel At San Marcial, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
38	Hogback Canal Near Waterflow, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
39	W Fork Gila R Blw Mdl Fork Nr Gila Hot Springs, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
40	Red River Near Questa, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
41	Fort Sumner Main Canal Near Fort Sumner, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
42	Chaco Wash At Chaco Canyon National Monument, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
43	Rio Pueblo Nr Penasco, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
44	Rio Chama Near La Puente, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
45	Rio Hondo Blw Diamond A Dam Nr Roswell, Nm Reservoir	—	—	—	—	—
46	Tesuque Creek Above Diversions Near Santa Fe, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
47	Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) Near Lakewood, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
48	Dark Canyon Draw Near Whites City, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
49	North Pino Arroyo Outfall Lake	—	—	—	—	—
50	Vermejo River Near Dawson, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
51	Tijeras Arroyo Nr Albuquerque, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
52	Sacramento R Near Sunspot, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
53	Rio Grande Floodway At San Acacia, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
54	La Plata River At La Plata, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
55	Conchas River At Variadero, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
56	Rio Nutria Near Ramah, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
57	Costilla Creek Near Costilla, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
58	Pecos River Below Santa Rosa Dam, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
59	Gila River Below Blue Creek, Near Virden, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
60	Rio Grande Del Rancho Near Talpa, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
61	Rio Ruidoso At Ruidoso, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
62	Eagle Creek Below South Fork Near Alto, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
63	Rio Penasco Near Dunken, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
64	Santa Fe River Above Mcclure Res, Nr Santa Fe, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
65	Pecos R At Damsite 3 Nr Carlsbad, Nm Reservoir	—	—	—	—	—
66	Embudo Arroyo At Albuquerque, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
67	Blue Springs Above Diversions Nr Whites City, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
68	Elephant Butte Reservoir Reservoir	—	—	—	—	—
69	Rio Grande At Albuquerque, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
70	Salt Creek Near Tularosa, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
71	Rayado Creek Near Cimarron, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
72	Rio Grande Floodway Near Bernardo, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
73	Animas River At Penny Lane Near Flora Vista, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
74	Coyote Creek Near Golondrinas, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
75	Rio Grande At Narrows In Elephant Butte Res., Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
76	Casias Creek Near Costilla, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
77	Gallinas R Nr Colonias, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
78	Gila River Near Gila, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
79	Rio Hondo Near Valdez, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
80	Pecos River Below Taiban Creek Near Fort Sumner,Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
81	Alamitos Creek Blw Canoncito Ditch Nr Holman, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
82	Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir, Nm Reservoir	—	—	—	—	—
83	Rio Hondo Near Roswell, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
84	South Seven Rivers Nr Lakewood, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
85	Clear C Nr Ute Park, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
86	Rio Grande At Isleta Lakes Nr Isleta, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
87	San Juan River At Bloomfield, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
88	La Sierra Ditch Near Holman, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
89	Rio Grande Above Us Hwy 380 Nr San Antonio, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
90	San Juan R Nr Fruitland, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
91	Canadian River At Logan, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
92	Pecos River Near Anton Chico, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
93	West Fork Gila River At Gila Cliff Dwellings, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
94	Rio Grande Near Cerro, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
95	Pecos River Below Sumner Dam, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
96	San Francisco River Near Glenwood, Nm River	—	—	—	—	—
97	Rio Grande Blw Taos Junction Bridge Near Taos, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
98	Rio Ruidoso At Hollywood, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
99	Rio Brazos At Fishtail Road Nr Tierra Amarilla, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—
100	Rio Hondo At Diamond A Ranch Nr Roswell, Nm Lake	—	—	—	—	—

Pecos River At Red Bluff, Nm River

80.2°F

☀️ Warm

Black River At Harkey Crossing Nr Malaga, Nm River

79°F

☀️ Warm

Pecos River Below Dark Canyon At Carlsbad, Nm River

78.3°F

☀️ Warm

Rio Grande At Alameda Bridge At Alameda, Nm Lake

75°F

☀️ Warm

Rio Grande Below Leasburg Dam At Fort Selden, Nm Reservoir

72.7°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Revuelto Creek Near Logan, Nm River

71.4°F

🌤️ Comfortable

San Juan River At Shiprock, Nm River

69.4°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Rio Grande Nr Alameda, Nm Lake

67.3°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Rio Grande At Embudo, Nm Lake

67.3°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Rio Grande At Otowi Bridge, Nm Lake

67.3°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Rio Chama Near Chamita, Nm Lake

65.1°F

🌤️ Comfortable

San Juan River At Farmington, Nm River

64.2°F

🌊 Cool

Animas River At Farmington, Nm River

62.6°F

🌊 Cool

Rio Grande Below Cochiti Dam, Nm Reservoir

62.4°F

🌊 Cool

Gallinas Creek Near Montezuma, Nm River

59.5°F

🌊 Cool

Animas River Below Aztec, Nm River

57.9°F

🌊 Cool

Zuni Salt Lake Nr Quemado, Nm Lake

56.5°F

🌊 Cool

Pecos River Near Malaga, Nm River

54.1°F

❄️ Cold

Rio Mora Near Terrero, Nm Lake

54.1°F

❄️ Cold

San Juan River Near Archuleta, Nm River

48°F

❄️ Cold

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❓ New Mexico Water Temperature FAQ

What is the warmest lake in New Mexico today?

Based on our latest USGS data, Pecos River At Red Bluff, Nm is currently the warmest water body in New Mexico at 80.2°F.

Which New Mexico lakes are good for swimming right now?

Lakes with water temperatures above 72°F are generally comfortable for swimming. Currently, New Mexico's average water temperature is 60.8°F — check individual lakes above for specific conditions.

What is the best water temperature for fishing in New Mexico?

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 New Mexico — 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.