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Albion Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 1,360 ft³/s over 13 years).
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natural watercourse in Nome Census Area, Unorganized Borough, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 15580095, as of Aug 21, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 1,360 ft³/s over 13 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
49°F
10°C
Streamflow
1,380 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.21 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 1,360 ft³/s over 13 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NIUKLUK R AB MELSING C AT COUNCIL AK (9.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Albion Creek

H: 48° L: 45°
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
48°
|
Feels like 43°
Precipitation
94%
Humidity
98%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
0.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
46°
3 AM
Light rain shower
45°
6 AM
Light drizzle
46°
9 AM
Light rain
46°
12 PM
Moderate rain
48°
3 PM
Light rain
48°
6 PM
Moderate or heavy rain shower
48°
9 PM
Light rain shower
48°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Albion Creek?
Albion Creek is a river in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Albion Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Albion Creek in Alaska is 49°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 15580095, 9.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Albion Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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