Blue Mesa ReservoirWater Level & Temperature

Blue Mesa Reservoir water level & water temperature

Blue Mesa Reservoir water level is updated continuously from the operating agency. Full pool elevation is 7519 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.

Blue Mesa Reservoir water temperature by month

Blue Mesa Reservoir surface water temperature averages from about 35°F in January to 67°F in July over the year, based on a 40-year USGS model (1980–2020). Cold-water caution applies in roughly half the year, when the typical temperature is below 60°F.

Jan
35°
Feb
35°
Mar
36°
Apr
42°
May
51°
Jun
62°
Jul
67°
Aug
65°
Sep
60°
Oct
49°
Nov
39°
Dec
35°

Typical surface temperatures (°F), modeled historical averages (USGS 185k-lake dataset, 1980–2020). Colors flag cold-water risk: blue/amber/red = cool, caution, danger. Live and recent readings appear above where a sensor is available.