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Cherry Creek

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Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 308 ft³/s over 101 years).
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natural watercourse in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States of America

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 06025500, as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 308 ft³/s over 101 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
231 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.38 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 308 ft³/s over 101 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Big Hole River near Melrose MT (5.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Cherry Creek

H: 81° L: 56°
Overcast
Overcast
78°
|
Feels like 74°
Precipitation
21%
Humidity
27%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
1.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
69°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
12 PM
Overcast
71°
3 PM
Overcast
80°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
9 PM
Overcast
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Cherry Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Cherry Creek in Montana is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 06025500, 5.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Cherry Creek?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Cherry Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cherry Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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