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Hammond Creek

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 206 ft³/s over 64 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 09304200, as of Aug 21, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 206 ft³/s over 64 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
69°F
20°C
Streamflow
16 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.50 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 206 ft³/s over 64 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITE RIVER ABOVE COAL CREEK NEAR MEEKER, CO (18.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 12:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hammond Creek

H: 93° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
91°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
12%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
10.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
65°
3 AM
Clear
60°
6 AM
Clear
59°
9 AM
Overcast
77°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Overcast
93°
6 PM
Cloudy
86°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hammond Creek?
Hammond Creek is a river in Colorado.
What is the water temperature at Hammond Creek?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Hammond Creek in Colorado is 69°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 09304200, 18.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Hammond Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Hammond Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Hammond Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby