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Laurel Creek

River

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 100°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 100°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 46 ft³/s over 36 years).
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natural watercourse in Mono County, California, United States of America

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Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe

Good to swim

Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 100°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns.

  • Water temperature is 100°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. USGS gauge 10265150, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 46 ft³/s over 36 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Water temp
100°F
38°C
Streamflow
41 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.05 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 46 ft³/s over 36 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HOT C A FLUME NR MAMMOTH LAKES CA (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Laurel Creek

H: 73° L: 53°
Overcast
Overcast
72°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
17%
Wind
14 mph
UV Index
4.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
55°
3 AM
Clear
53°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
53°
9 AM
Sunny
64°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Cloudy
73°
6 PM
Overcast
68°
9 PM
Overcast
58°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Creek?
Laurel Creek is a river in California.
What is the water temperature at Laurel Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Creek in California is 100°F (38°C), measured by USGS gauge 10265150, 4.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Laurel Creek?
Warm water — comfortable, stay sun-safe: water temperature is 100°F, warm enough that sun and heat are the main concerns. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Laurel Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Laurel Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby