Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.

What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Colorado is 60°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 08227000, 4.5 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Bear Creek

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

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natural watercourse in Saguache County, Colorado, United States of America; geonames ID = 5413027

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 08227000, as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

60°F

16°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SAGUACHE CREEK NEAR SAGUACHE, CO (4.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 4:15 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Bear Creek

H: 77° L: 49°

Clear

51°

Feels like 49°

Precipitation

75%

Humidity

82%

Wind

4 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

53°

3 AM

52°

6 AM

49°

9 AM

62°

12 PM

75°

3 PM

52°

6 PM

63°

9 PM

55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?: Bear Creek is a river in Colorado.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in Colorado is 60°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 08227000, 4.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?: Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 60°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 23, 2026.

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