Where is Duck Branch?

Duck Branch is a river in Kentucky.

What is the water temperature at Duck Branch?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck Branch in Kentucky is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 03277450, 15.2 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Duck Branch

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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natural watercourse in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America; geonames ID = 4290444

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03277450, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time

Water temp

77°F

25°C

Gage height

7.75 ft

water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CARR FORK NEAR SASSAFRAS, KY (15.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Duck Branch

H: 79° L: 61°

Sunny

72°

Feels like 74°

Precipitation

Humidity

77%

Wind

6 mph

UV Index

4.5

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable

12 AM

66°

3 AM

65°

6 AM

61°

9 AM

67°

12 PM

74°

3 PM

77°

6 PM

77°

9 PM

69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duck Branch?: Duck Branch is a river in Kentucky.
What is the water temperature at Duck Branch?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Duck Branch in Kentucky is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 03277450, 15.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Duck Branch?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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