Bear Creek is a river in Indiana.

What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Indiana is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 03373980, 8.6 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Bear 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 Pike County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4254235

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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 03373980, as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

78°F

26°C

Gage height

18.12 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE RIVER ABOVE PETERSBURG, IN (8.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:30 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Bear Creek

H: 81° L: 63°

Clear

68°

Feels like 69°

Precipitation

Humidity

76%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

69°

3 AM

67°

6 AM

64°

9 AM

64°

12 PM

76°

3 PM

81°

6 PM

79°

9 PM

71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?: Bear Creek is a river in Indiana.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Indiana is 78°F (26°C), measured by USGS gauge 03373980, 8.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear 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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