Patuxent River at Gov Bridge Natural Area near Bowie, Maryland water temperature
Patuxent River at Gov Bridge Natural Area near Bowie, Maryland · River
The current water temperature at Patuxent River at Gov Bridge Natural Area near Bowie is 23.2 °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 169 data points since July 22, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 21.8 °C on September 8, 2026 · highest value: 27.3 °C on September 1, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 21.8 °C and 27.3 °C.
The current value is 1.5 °C below the September average of this series.
Nearby waters
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Patuxent River at Gov Bridge Natural Area near Bowie right now?
The current water temperature is 23.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Patuxent River at Gov Bridge Natural Area near Bowie?
Currently 23.2 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Patuxent River at Gov Bridge Natural Area near Bowie in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 24.7 °C.
When is the water warmest at Patuxent River at Gov Bridge Natural Area near Bowie?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (25.0 °C).
