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Sulphur Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 318 ft³/s over 116 years).
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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 09304500, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 318 ft³/s over 116 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
53°F
12°C
Streamflow
59 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.62 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 318 ft³/s over 116 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Colorado yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE RIVER NEAR MEEKER, CO. (2.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sulphur Creek

H: 86° L: 56°
Overcast
Overcast
84°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
20%
Wind
16 mph
UV Index
3.4
Water Conditions:
🏄Good for surfing/sailing
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60°
3 AM
Light rain shower
58°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
58°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Sunny
83°
3 PM
Overcast
84°
6 PM
Light rain shower
67°
9 PM
Clear
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sulphur Creek?
Sulphur Creek is a river in Colorado.
What is the water temperature at Sulphur Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Sulphur Creek in Colorado is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 09304500, 2.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Sulphur Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Sulphur Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Sulphur Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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