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Howard Brook

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01095503, as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
66°F
19°C
Streamflow
45 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.21 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NASHUA RIVER, WATER STREET BRIDGE, AT CLINTON, MA (6.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:00 AM UTC.

Weather at Howard Brook

H: 75° L: 63°
Overcast
Overcast
69°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
64%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Light rain
65°
3 AM
Light rain
65°
6 AM
Light rain
64°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
67°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
3 PM
Overcast
72°
6 PM
Overcast
72°
9 PM
Overcast
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Howard Brook?
Howard Brook is a river in Massachusetts.
What is the water temperature at Howard Brook?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Howard Brook in Massachusetts is 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 01095503, 6.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Howard Brook?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.

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