Burt Creek is a river in Georgia.

What is the water temperature at Burt Creek?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Burt Creek in Georgia is 78°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 02388985, 4.7 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Burt Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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river in Dawson County, Georgia, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 02388985, as of Aug 23, 3:15 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

78°F

25°C

Gage height

0.42 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RUSSELL CRK 0.3 MI DS HEAD LAKE NR DAWSONVILLE, GA (4.7 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:15 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Burt Creek

H: 88° L: 66°

Clear

68°

Feels like 67°

Precipitation

Humidity

70%

Wind

6 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

70°

3 AM

68°

6 AM

66°

9 AM

73°

12 PM

87°

3 PM

88°

6 PM

81°

9 PM

74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burt Creek?: Burt Creek is a river in Georgia.
What is the water temperature at Burt Creek?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Burt Creek in Georgia is 78°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 02388985, 4.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Burt Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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