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Adams Branch

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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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.
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river in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States of America

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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 03556590, as of Aug 22, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
66°F
19°C

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HIWASSEE RIVER ABOVE RELIANCE (12.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Adams Branch

H: 86° L: 66°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
76°
|
Feels like 80°
Precipitation
10%
Humidity
68%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Overcast
70°
6 AM
Cloudy
66°
9 AM
Sunny
74°
12 PM
Sunny
82°
3 PM
Sunny
86°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Overcast
75°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Adams Branch?
Adams Branch is a river in North Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Adams Branch?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Adams Branch in North Carolina is 66°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 03556590, 12.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Adams Branch?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 66°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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