Streamflow discharge was last observed at 544 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.74 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 628 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is primarily driven by snowmelt and precipitation, with contributions from smaller tributaries such as Chinle Creek and Montezuma Creek. The river is also regulated by several upstream dams, including Navajo Dam and Lake Powell. Seasonally, the San Juan River typically experiences higher flows in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt, with lower flows in the fall and winter months. Interestingly, the San Juan River is known for its unique geology, with red sandstone formations visible along its banks. Despite its scenic beauty, the river has experienced impacts from human activities such as agriculture and mining, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and conservation efforts.
| Elevation | 4,067.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.74 ft |
| Barometric pressure, not corrected to sea level, mbar | 879.0 mbar |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 544.0 ft3/s |
| Upper 90 percent prediction limit for suspended sediment load by regression (PCODE 80297), tons per day | 2410.0 tons/day |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 378.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 6.8 mg/l |
| Turbidity, water, unfiltered, monochrome near infra-red LED light, 780-900 nm, detection angle 90 ±2.5°, formazin nephelometric units (FNU) | 28.6 FNU |
| pH, water, unfiltered, field, standard units | 8.3 std units |
| Temperature, air, °C | 27.1 deg C |
| Temperature, water, °C | 25.8 deg C |
| Relative humidity, percent | 43.2 % |
| Wind speed, mph | 0.0 mph |
| Lower 90 percent prediction limit for SSC by regression (PCODE 99409), milligrams per liter | 213.0 mg/l |
| Upper 90 percent prediction limit for SSC by regression (PCODE 99409), milligrams per liter | 953.0 mg/l |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Lower 90 percent prediction limit for suspended sediment load by regression (PCODE 80297), tons per day | 539.0 tons/day |
| Wind direction, degrees clockwise from north | 277.9 Deg |
| Percent of Normal | 93% |
| Year Over Year Average | 587 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 11,000 cfs |
| Geolocation | 37.15, -109.86 |