Where is Little Bear Creek?

Little Bear Creek is a river in Illinois.

What is the water temperature at Little Bear Creek?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Little Bear Creek in Illinois is 80°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 05474500, 9 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Little Bear Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 05474500, as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

80°F

27°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Mississippi River at Keokuk, IA (9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:45 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Little Bear Creek

H: 78° L: 60°

Clear

65°

Feels like 62°

Precipitation

Humidity

64%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

66°

3 AM

62°

6 AM

60°

9 AM

66°

12 PM

76°

3 PM

78°

6 PM

78°

9 PM

72°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Bear Creek?: Little Bear Creek is a river in Illinois.
What is the water temperature at Little Bear Creek?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Little Bear Creek in Illinois is 80°F (27°C), measured by USGS gauge 05474500, 9 miles away.
Can you swim at Little Bear Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 80°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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