Where is Middle Fork Quartz Creek?

Middle Fork Quartz Creek is a river in Washington.

What is the water temperature at Middle Fork Quartz Creek?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Middle Fork Quartz Creek in Washington is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 454314120413701, 14.3 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Middle Fork Quartz Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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tributary to Quartz Creek in Klickitat County, Washington state, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 454314120413701, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

72°F

22°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COLUMBIA RIVER AT JOHN DAY DAM NAVIGATION LOCK, WA (14.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Middle Fork Quartz Creek

H: 83° L: 56°

Sunny

57°

Feels like 50°

Precipitation

Humidity

78%

Wind

13 mph

UV Index

0.2

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

62°

3 AM

59°

6 AM

56°

9 AM

63°

12 PM

75°

3 PM

80°

6 PM

82°

9 PM

75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Middle Fork Quartz Creek?: Middle Fork Quartz Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Middle Fork Quartz Creek?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Middle Fork Quartz Creek in Washington is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 454314120413701, 14.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Middle Fork Quartz Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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