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Riverfront Park
Park · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 57°F (14°C)
- Streamflow 14,700 ft³/s
- Gage height 3.93 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Susquehanna River at Harrisburg, PA (0.3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 5:15 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01570500, as of Oct 20, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 9,140 ft³/s over 136 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 5:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Pennsylvania yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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44°F, Clear · H 67° / L 43° · 3% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riverfront Park?
- Riverfront Park is a park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- What is the water temperature at Riverfront Park?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01570500, 0.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Riverfront Park?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
- How is Riverfront Park rated?
- Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 460 reviews.
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200 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17104
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