Water Temperature of the Roaring Fork River in Basalt, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 12:30 AM MDT
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Emma, CO; El Jebel, COSponsored Content
Station Name: ROARING FORK RIVER NEAR EMMA, CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,506 feet / 1,983 meters
Nearest Address:
46 Hooks Ln
Basalt, CO 81621
Eagle County
GPS Coordinates: 39.37331729, -107.0839367
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Weather for Basalt, Colorado
Current Weather

Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 47.9°F
Wind: SE 3.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.1
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 85°F
L: 42°F

Sun
H: 84°F
L: 48°F

Mon
H: 76°F
L: 48°F

Tue
H: 74°F
L: 53°F

Wed
H: 71°F
L: 52°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 129 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 1:37 PM
Moonset: 8:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:07 PM - 3:37 PM
Minor Periods
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM6:19 AM - 7:49 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued August 22 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:10 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Western Eagle and eastern Garfield Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Sweetwater Lake and Dotsero. WHEN...900 AM Friday August 22 to 900 AM Saturday August 23 IMPACTS...Smoke from the Derby Fire is impacting parts of central Colorado. The heaviest smoke is expected in areas near the fire and in low-lying areas during the overnight and early morning hours, including Sweetwater Lake and Colorado River Road between Dotsero and Burns. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Air Quality Alert issued August 22 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:10 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Western Eagle and eastern Garfield Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Sweetwater Lake and Dotsero. WHEN...900 AM Friday August 22 to 900 AM Saturday August 23 IMPACTS...Smoke from the Derby Fire is impacting parts of central Colorado. The heaviest smoke is expected in areas near the fire and in low-lying areas during the overnight and early morning hours, including Sweetwater Lake and Colorado River Road between Dotsero and Burns. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Air Quality Alert issued August 22 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:10 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Western Eagle and eastern Garfield Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Sweetwater Lake and Dotsero. WHEN...900 AM Friday August 22 to 900 AM Saturday August 23 IMPACTS...Smoke from the Derby Fire is impacting parts of central Colorado. The heaviest smoke is expected in areas near the fire and in low-lying areas during the overnight and early morning hours, including Sweetwater Lake and Colorado River Road between Dotsero and Burns. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Air Quality Alert issued August 22 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Fri August 22, 2025, 9:10 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Western Eagle and eastern Garfield Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Sweetwater Lake and Dotsero. WHEN...900 AM Friday August 22 to 900 AM Saturday August 23 IMPACTS...Smoke from the Derby Fire is impacting parts of central Colorado. The heaviest smoke is expected in areas near the fire and in low-lying areas during the overnight and early morning hours, including Sweetwater Lake and Colorado River Road between Dotsero and Burns. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.6°F
Average Humidity: 48%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 1:37 PM
Moonset: 8:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:07 PM - 3:37 PM
Minor Periods
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM6:19 AM - 7:49 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.7°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 2:20 PM
Moonset: 8:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:50 PM - 4:20 PM
Minor Periods
8:07 PM - 9:37 PM7:24 AM - 8:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.8°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 3:01 PM
Moonset: 8:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:31 PM - 5:01 PM
Minor Periods
8:27 PM - 9:57 PM8:26 AM - 9:56 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.8°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 3:42 PM
Moonset: 9:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:31 AM - 3:01 AM3:12 PM - 5:42 PM
Minor Periods
8:48 PM - 10:18 PM9:27 AM - 10:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 4:23 PM
Moonset: 9:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:12 AM - 3:42 AM3:53 PM - 6:23 PM
Minor Periods
9:10 PM - 10:40 PM10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5