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Bear Creek

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
Cold waterCool today

natural watercourse in Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area, Unorganized Borough, United States of America; geonames ID = 5880403

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 15564880, as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
50°F
10°C
Gage height
34.37 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SF KOYUKUK R NR COLDFOOT AK (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 47° L: 44°
Fog
Fog
44°
|
Feels like 43°
Precipitation
81%
Humidity
97%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Mist
46°
3 AM
Fog
45°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
45°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
46°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
47°
3 PM
Light rain shower
46°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
46°
9 PM
Mist
44°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Alaska is 50°F (10°C), measured by USGS gauge 15564880, 3.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 50°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.

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