Mckenzie River below Payne Creek, near Belknap Springs, Oregon water temperature
Mckenzie River below Payne Creek, near Belknap Springs, Oregon · River
The current water temperature at Mckenzie River below Payne Creek is 5.7 °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 153 data points since July 23, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 5.6 °C on August 30, 2026 · highest value: 7.0 °C on September 9, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 5.6 °C and 7.0 °C.
The current value is 0.3 °C below the September average of this series.
Nearby waters
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Mckenzie River below Payne Creek right now?
The current water temperature is 5.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Mckenzie River below Payne Creek?
Currently 5.7 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Mckenzie River below Payne Creek in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 6.0 °C.
When is the water warmest at Mckenzie River below Payne Creek?
Across the measurement record, July is on average the warmest month (6.1 °C).
