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Green River (North Carolina) Water Temperature Today

Green River (North Carolina), a river swimming spot in North Carolina, United States. The water reaches comfortable swimming temperatures in high summer, and is cold but ice-free in winter.

In August Green River (North Carolina) averages about 22°C, peaking near 22°C in July, August, September and dropping to roughly 7°C at its coldest.

Water temperature estimate
22.0°Cwarm
August climatology for this spot · Excellent
Typical in August
22.0°C
Air temperature
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UV index

River and swimming-hole temperatures are modelled from long-term monthly averages and refined with live air temperature, wind and UV. Moving water reacts faster to the weather than a lake or the sea.

Green River (North Carolina) water temperature by month

MonthAverage water temperatureSwimming
January8.0°Ccold
February7.0°Ccold
March8.0°Ccold
April10.8°Ccool
May14.5°Ccool
June18.3°Cmild
July21.0°Cwarm
August22.0°Cwarm
September21.0°Cwarm
October18.3°Cmild
November14.5°Ccool
December10.8°Ccool

Green River (North Carolina) swim conditions FAQ

What is the water temperature in Green River (North Carolina) right now?

In August the water in Green River (North Carolina) averages about 22°C. We refine that long-term average with today's air temperature, because this river responds quickly to the weather.

When is the best time to swim in Green River (North Carolina)?

The comfortable swim season — 18°C or warmer — runs through June, July, August, September, October, with the warmest water in July, August, September at around 22°C.

Can you swim in Green River (North Carolina) in winter?

Yes, but winter temperatures drop to roughly 7°C. Below 12°C, cold-water shock is the main risk: enter slowly, never swim alone, and limit time in the water.

Is Green River (North Carolina) safe for swimming?

Moving and inland water carries different risks from the sea: check flow after rain, avoid weirs and undercut banks, look for submerged rocks before jumping, and respect local access rules and water-quality notices.

Water safety tips

  • Check the flow rate after heavy rain — inland water can rise and speed up within hours.
  • Never jump before checking depth and submerged rocks; levels change through the season.
  • Enter slowly to control cold-water shock, and get out before you start shivering.
  • Swim with someone else and agree an exit point downstream before you start.

Swim season here: June, July, August, September, October.

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