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Merton Creek

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,550 ft³/s over 113 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 13317000, as of Aug 22, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,550 ft³/s over 113 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
3,590 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
12.27 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 4,550 ft³/s over 113 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SALMON RIVER AT WHITE BIRD ID (15.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Merton Creek

H: 93° L: 66°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
77°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
39%
Humidity
26%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
2.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
80°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
89°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
91°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
91°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Merton Creek?
Merton Creek is a river in Idaho.
What is the water temperature at Merton Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Merton Creek in Idaho is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 13317000, 15.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Merton Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Merton Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Merton Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby