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Talkeetna River

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7,460 ft³/s over 62 years).
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tributary of Susitna River in Alaska

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 15292700, as of Aug 22, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7,460 ft³/s over 62 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
49°F
9°C
Streamflow
8,050 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
6.06 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7,460 ft³/s over 62 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TALKEETNA R NR TALKEETNA AK (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Talkeetna River

H: 51° L: 48°
Mist
Mist
50°
|
Feels like 48°
Precipitation
91%
Humidity
95%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Mist
50°
3 AM
Mist
49°
6 AM
Fog
48°
9 AM
Mist
49°
12 PM
Light rain shower
51°
3 PM
Light rain shower
51°
6 PM
Light rain shower
49°
9 PM
Mist
48°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Talkeetna River?
Talkeetna River is a river in Alaska.
What is the water temperature at Talkeetna River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Talkeetna River in Alaska is 49°F (9°C), measured by USGS gauge 15292700, 3.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Talkeetna River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 49°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Talkeetna River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Talkeetna River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby