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Climax Creek

River

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natural watercourse in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America

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Current water conditions

Streamflow
35 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.73 ft
water level

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER NEAR OURAY, CO (4.4 mi away), as of Aug 20, 5:00 PM gauge-local time. Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly — always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.

Weather at Climax Creek

H: 74° L: 50°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
72°
|
Feels like 65°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
23%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
3.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
50°
3 AM
Clear
51°
6 AM
Clear
51°
9 AM
Overcast
65°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Cloudy
74°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
71°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
54°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Climax Creek?
Climax Creek is a river in Colorado.
Can you swim at Climax Creek?
There is no fixed answer for Climax Creek: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Climax Creek in Colorado. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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