Streamflow discharge was last observed at 974 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.62 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 864 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river flows through the Navajo Nation before reaching Farmington, where it is regulated by the Navajo Dam. In the summer months, the river experiences higher flows due to monsoonal rains, while winter flows are lower due to reduced snowmelt. The San Juan River is known for its excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for trout, and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, the river is culturally significant to the Navajo people, who have lived along its banks for centuries.
| Elevation | 5,241.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.62 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 974.0 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 390.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Turbidity, water, unfiltered, monochrome near infra-red LED light, 780-900 nm, detection angle 90 ±2.5°, formazin nephelometric units (FNU) | 97.9 FNU |
| pH, water, unfiltered, field, standard units | 7.9 std units |
| Temperature, water, °C | 16.6 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 97% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,005 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 19,000 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.72, -108.23 |