Dry Creek is a river in Washington.

What is the water temperature at Dry Creek?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Dry Creek in Washington is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 454314120413701, 14.8 miles away.

What amenities does Dry Creek have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Dry Creek include camping-nearby.

Updated June 13, 2026

Dry 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 the East Prong Little Klickitat River in Klickitat County, Washington, United States

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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, 2:00 PM 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 (14.8 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Dry Creek

H: 81° L: 56°

Sunny

80°

Feels like 72°

Precipitation

Humidity

35%

Wind

14 mph

UV Index

6.6

Water Conditions:

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12 AM

62°

3 AM

59°

6 AM

56°

9 AM

63°

12 PM

75°

3 PM

81°

6 PM

80°

9 PM

71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dry Creek?: Dry Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Dry Creek?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Dry Creek in Washington is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 454314120413701, 14.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Dry Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Dry Creek have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Dry Creek include camping-nearby.

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