Elephant Butte ReservoirWater Level & Temperature
Elephant Butte Reservoir water level & water temperature
Elephant Butte Reservoir water level is updated continuously from the operating agency. Full pool elevation is 4407 ft. Live reading, 7-day trend, and multi-year history appear below as the data loads.
Elephant Butte Reservoir water temperature by month
Elephant Butte Reservoir surface water temperature averages from about 51°F in January to 79°F in July over the year, based on a 40-year USGS model (1980–2020). Cold-water caution applies in January, February, March and December, when the typical temperature is below 60°F.
Jan
51°
Feb
52°
Mar
56°
Apr
62°
May
69°
Jun
76°
Jul
79°
Aug
79°
Sep
76°
Oct
70°
Nov
60°
Dec
55°
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.