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Cattaraugus Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 161 ft³/s over 84 years).
Good to swimGreat conditions today

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 04213500, as of Aug 21, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 161 ft³/s over 84 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 3:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
75°F
24°C
Streamflow
152 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 161 ft³/s over 84 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CATTARAUGUS CREEK AT GOWANDA NY (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cattaraugus Creek

H: 81° L: 51°
Sunny
Sunny
81°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
34%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
57°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Overcast
54°
9 AM
Sunny
61°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cattaraugus Creek?
Cattaraugus Creek is a river in New York.
What is the water temperature at Cattaraugus Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Cattaraugus Creek in New York is 75°F (24°C), measured by USGS gauge 04213500, 6.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Cattaraugus Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 75°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Cattaraugus Creek rated?
Cattaraugus Creek in New York has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 144 reviews.

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