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Burton Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

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

  • Water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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river in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

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

  • Water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 0214264790, as of Aug 23, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
86°F
30°C
Gage height
3.26 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CATAWBA R AT RR BRIDGE AB NC 73 AT COWANS FORD, NC (4.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 3:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Burton Creek

H: 90° L: 66°
Clear
Clear
69°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
89%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Clear
69°
6 AM
Clear
68°
9 AM
Sunny
74°
12 PM
Sunny
88°
3 PM
Sunny
89°
6 PM
Sunny
87°
9 PM
Clear
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burton Creek?
Burton Creek is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Burton Creek?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Burton Creek in North Carolina is 86°F (30°C), measured by USGS gauge 0214264790, 4.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Burton Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 86°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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