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Bear Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 90 ft³/s over 51 years).
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natural watercourse in Clallam County, Washington, United States of America; geonames ID = 5786571

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12043000, as of Aug 22, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 90 ft³/s over 51 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
59°F
15°C
Streamflow
65 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.49 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 90 ft³/s over 51 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CALAWAH RIVER NEAR FORKS, WA (10.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 56° L: 53°
Overcast
Overcast
54°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
91%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
53°
3 AM
Cloudy
54°
6 AM
Overcast
55°
9 AM
Overcast
54°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
9 PM
Mist
55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Washington is 59°F (15°C), measured by USGS gauge 12043000, 10.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 59°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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