Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater, North Carolina water temperature
Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater, North Carolina · River
The current water temperature at Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater is 19.8 °C (as of September 20, 2026, source: USGS).
A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.
Measurement series & statistics
This measurement series includes 454 data points since July 22, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 10.3 °C on July 24, 2026 · highest value: 20.1 °C on September 18, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 16.3 °C and 20.1 °C.
The current value is 1.8 °C above the September average of this series.
Nearby waters
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater right now?
The current water temperature is 19.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater?
Currently 19.8 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 18.0 °C.
When is the water warmest at Catawba River at SR1223 below Lake James near Bridgewater?
Across the measurement record, September is on average the warmest month (18.0 °C).
