Where is Cherry Creek?

Cherry Creek is a river in California.

What is the water temperature at Cherry Creek?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cherry Creek in California is 78°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 11518700, 8.5 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Cherry Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

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natural watercourse in Siskiyou County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5561265

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 11518700, as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).

Water temp

78°F

25°C

Gage height

2.21 ft

water level

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SCOTT R AB HWY 3 BR A FORT JONES CA (8.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Cherry Creek

H: 87° L: 51°

Sunny

86°

Feels like 78°

Precipitation

Humidity

15%

Wind

10 mph

UV Index

6.3

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen

12 AM

66°

3 AM

61°

6 AM

58°

9 AM

68°

12 PM

83°

3 PM

86°

6 PM

82°

9 PM

55°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cherry Creek?: Cherry Creek is a river in California.
What is the water temperature at Cherry Creek?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cherry Creek in California is 78°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 11518700, 8.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Cherry Creek?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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