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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ft³/s over 33 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 03022554, as of Aug 22, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ft³/s over 33 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
72°F
22°C
Streamflow
17 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 17 ft³/s over 33 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Woodcock Creek at Woodcock Creek Dam, PA (2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at French Creek

H: 79° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
60°
|
Feels like 57°
Precipitation
64%
Humidity
75%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
62°
3 AM
Cloudy
59°
6 AM
Overcast
60°
9 AM
Sunny
66°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Overcast
79°
6 PM
Light rain shower
69°
9 PM
Overcast
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is French Creek?
French Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
What is the water temperature at French Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at French Creek in Pennsylvania is 72°F (22°C), measured by USGS gauge 03022554, 2 miles away.
Can you swim at French Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is French Creek rated?
French Creek in Pennsylvania has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 156 reviews.
What amenities does French Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at French Creek include camping-nearby.

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