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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 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 24 ft³/s over 61 years).
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natural watercourse in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 08377900, as of Aug 23, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 24 ft³/s over 61 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
53°F
12°C
Streamflow
25 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.32 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 24 ft³/s over 61 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RIO MORA NEAR TERRERO, NM (1.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 79° L: 57°
Clear
Clear
57°
|
Feels like 51°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
57%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
62°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Clear
58°
9 AM
Sunny
71°
12 PM
Sunny
77°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Clear
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in New Mexico.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in New Mexico is 53°F (12°C), measured by USGS gauge 08377900, 1.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 53°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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