Where is Phillips Creek?

Phillips Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.

What is the water temperature at Phillips Creek?

As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Creek in Pennsylvania is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01548030, 5.1 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Phillips Creek

River

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01548030, as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

57°F

14°C

Streamflow

74 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

2.61 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Fishing Creek near Lamar, PA (5.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:30 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Phillips Creek

H: 75° L: 54°

Clear

65°

Feels like 63°

Precipitation

Humidity

53%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

59°

3 AM

56°

6 AM

54°

9 AM

60°

12 PM

69°

3 PM

74°

6 PM

71°

9 PM

65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phillips Creek?: Phillips Creek is a river in Pennsylvania.
What is the water temperature at Phillips Creek?: As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Creek in Pennsylvania is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01548030, 5.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Phillips Creek?: Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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