Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, North Carolina water temperature
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, North Carolina · River
The current water temperature at Oconaluftee River at Birdtown is 23.3 °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 451 data points since July 22, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 16.8 °C on July 31, 2026 · highest value: 24.5 °C on September 4, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 19.3 °C and 24.5 °C.
The current value is 1.5 °C above the September average of this series.
Nearby waters
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Oconaluftee River at Birdtown right now?
The current water temperature is 23.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Oconaluftee River at Birdtown?
Currently 23.3 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Oconaluftee River at Birdtown in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 21.8 °C.
When is the water warmest at Oconaluftee River at Birdtown?
Across the measurement record, September is on average the warmest month (21.8 °C).
