Cold Brook is a river in New York.

What is the water temperature at Cold Brook?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cold Brook in New York is 52°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 04274185, 10.1 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Cold Brook

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

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river in Franklin County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 5113166

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 04274185, as of Aug 22, 2:45 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

52°F

11°C

Streamflow

1 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

4.71 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE BROOK NEAR WILMINGTON NY (10.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:45 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Cold Brook

H: 74° L: 50°

Clear

51°

Feels like 47°

Precipitation

Humidity

65%

Wind

3 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

53°

3 AM

51°

6 AM

50°

9 AM

62°

12 PM

71°

3 PM

74°

6 PM

68°

9 PM

67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cold Brook?: Cold Brook is a river in New York.
What is the water temperature at Cold Brook?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cold Brook in New York is 52°F (11°C), measured by USGS gauge 04274185, 10.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Cold Brook?: Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 52°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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