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Alum Creek Lake

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 11 ft³/s over 52 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03228805, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 11 ft³/s over 52 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
82°F
28°C
Streamflow
7 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.18 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 11 ft³/s over 52 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Alum Creek at Africa OH (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Alum Creek Lake

H: 84° L: 62°
Sunny
Sunny
82°
|
Feels like 85°
Precipitation
9%
Humidity
64%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
2.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
69°
3 AM
Clear
66°
6 AM
Clear
64°
9 AM
Sunny
67°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
76°
3 PM
Sunny
83°
6 PM
Sunny
80°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alum Creek Lake?
Alum Creek Lake is a lake in Ohio.
What is the water temperature at Alum Creek Lake?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Alum Creek Lake in Ohio is 82°F (28°C), measured by USGS gauge 03228805, 3.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Alum Creek Lake?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 82°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Alum Creek Lake rated?
Alum Creek Lake in Ohio has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 222 reviews.
What amenities does Alum Creek Lake have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Alum Creek Lake include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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