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Sligo Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
Good to swimRainy todaypet-friendly

stream in Maryland, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 01651003, as of Aug 22, 8:40 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
74°F
23°C
Streamflow
18 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.18 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTHWEST BRANCH ANACOSTIA RIVER AT BRENTWOOD, MD (1.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:40 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sligo Creek

H: 76° L: 68°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
70°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
88%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Cloudy
71°
3 AM
Overcast
68°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
3 PM
Light drizzle
76°
6 PM
Light rain shower
72°
9 PM
Fog
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sligo Creek?
Sligo Creek is a river in Maryland.
What is the water temperature at Sligo Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sligo Creek in Maryland is 74°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 01651003, 1.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Sligo Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 74°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Sligo Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Sligo Creek include pet-friendly.

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Maryland

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Amenities

🐾 Dog-friendly