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Bear Creek

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 199 ft³/s over 97 years).
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natural watercourse in Clallam County, Washington, United States of America; geonames ID = 5786572

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 12048000, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 199 ft³/s over 97 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
56°F
13°C
Streamflow
84 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.26 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 199 ft³/s over 97 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DUNGENESS RIVER NEAR SEQUIM, WA (3.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 70° L: 55°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
61°
|
Feels like 62°
Precipitation
64%
Humidity
91%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Overcast
60°
6 AM
Overcast
60°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
9 PM
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
57°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Washington.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Washington is 56°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 12048000, 3.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby