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Talkeetna Riverfront Park

Park · Talkeetna, Alaska

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 22 (median 7,460 ft³/s over 62 years).
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Editor's Notes
Talkeetna sits where three rivers meet at the foot of Denali, North America's tallest peak, and serves as the basecamp town where most Denali climbers begin. The quirky village is widely said to have inspired the show 'Northern Exposure.'

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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 15292700, as of Aug 21, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7,460 ft³/s over 62 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 11:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
49°F
9°C
Streamflow
8,050 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.06 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7,460 ft³/s over 62 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TALKEETNA R NR TALKEETNA AK (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Talkeetna Riverfront Park

H: 51° L: 48°
Mist
Mist
50°
|
Feels like 48°
Precipitation
91%
Humidity
95%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Mist
50°
3 AM
Mist
49°
6 AM
Fog
48°
9 AM
Mist
49°
12 PM
Light rain shower
51°
3 PM
Light rain shower
51°
6 PM
Light rain shower
49°
9 PM
Mist
48°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Talkeetna Riverfront Park?
Talkeetna Riverfront Park is a park in Talkeetna, Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Talkeetna Riverfront Park?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Talkeetna Riverfront Park in Talkeetna, Alaska is 49°F (9°C), measured by USGS gauge 15292700, 3.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Talkeetna Riverfront Park?
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.
How is Talkeetna Riverfront Park rated?
Talkeetna Riverfront Park in Talkeetna, Alaska has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 540 reviews.
What amenities does Talkeetna Riverfront Park have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Talkeetna Riverfront Park include camping-nearby.

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62°19'22. 150°07'16.2"W, E Second St, Talkeetna, AK 99676

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