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Hammond River

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 43°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 43°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
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right tributary of Middle Fork Koyukuk River in Alaska

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 43°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 43°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 15564879, as of Aug 21, 11:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
43°F
6°C
Streamflow
199 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
14.87 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SLATE C AT COLDFOOT AK (14.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hammond River

H: 51° L: 45°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
47°
|
Feels like 45°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
87%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
48°
3 AM
Fog
46°
6 AM
Mist
47°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
46°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
47°
3 PM
Light rain shower
51°
6 PM
Light rain shower
49°
9 PM
Light rain shower
49°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hammond River?
Hammond River is a river in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Hammond River?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Hammond River in Alaska is 43°F (6°C), measured by USGS gauge 15564879, 14.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Hammond River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 43°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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