Water Temperature of the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park, TX

Current Water Temperature

78.6°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 2:00 PM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Hot Springs Canyon Trailhead; Rio Grand Village; Daniels Ranch; Big Bend National Park; Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico

Rio Grande

Station Name: Rio Grande at Rio Grande Village, Big Bnd NP, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,962 feet

Nearest Address:
Río Grande Overlook
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Brewster County

GPS Coordinates: 29.1835386, -102.9754409

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Pecos River, Langtry, TX (101.4 mi)
Pecos River, Pandale, TX (107.6 mi)
Caroline Springs, Sheffield, TX (113.2 mi)
Devils River, Juno, TX (122.5 mi)
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Pecos River, Malaga, NM (218 mi)

Weather for Big Bend National Park, Texas

Current Weather

81.1°F
Clear
Clear
77.9°F
77.9°F
10%
NW 7.8 mph
14.9 mph
81.1°F
19.3°F
0 in
0%
6 mi
1004 mbar
1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 88°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 81°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 75°F
L: 49°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 47°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 77°F
L: 54°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.07 μg/m3
PM10: 6.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.47 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 9:17 PM
Moon Transit: 2:21 AM
Moonset: 8:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:51 AM - 4:21 AM
12:26 AM - 2:56 PM

Minor Periods

8:47 PM - 10:17 PM
7:47 AM - 9:17 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 2:29AM CST until March 5 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 4:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST TO 8 PM CST/7 PM MST THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...4 to 7 or near-crtical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS...Dry WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Fire Weather Watch issued March 5 at 2:29AM CST until March 6 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 4:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST /11 AM MST TO 8 PM CST/7 PM MST THURSDAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...4 to 7 or near-crtical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS...Dry WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...6 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 2:10PM CST until March 5 at 8:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 2:10 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 4:15 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST/7 PM MST TODAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND REEVES COUNTY PLAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND REEVES COUNTY PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southwest/west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...4 to 7 or near-crtical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS...Dry WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth.


Red Flag Warning issued March 5 at 2:10PM CST until March 6 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 2:10 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 4:15 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST/7 PM MST TODAY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND EASTERN CULBERSON COUNTY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND REEVES COUNTY PLAINS... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ TO 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY BELOW 15 PERCENT, 20 FOOT WINDS AROUND 20 MPH OR GREATER, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER IN THE NEW MEXICO PLAINS, NORTHWEST PERMIAN BASIN, GUADALUPE, SACRAMENTO, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, MARFA PLATEAU, AND REEVES COUNTY PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM CST /10 AM MST/ to 7 PM CST /6 PM MST/ Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * WINDS...Southwest/west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * RFTI...4 to 7 or near-crtical to critical. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * SEVERITY... FUELS...Dry WEATHER...Near Critical...2 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will increase potential for fire growth.
Thursday, March 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88.2°F
66.2°F
75.4°F
35%
0 in
0%
0%
22.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.81 μg/m3
PM10: 7.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.31 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 9:17 PM
Moon Transit: 2:21 AM
Moonset: 8:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:51 AM - 4:21 AM
12:26 AM - 2:56 PM

Minor Periods

8:47 PM - 10:17 PM
7:47 AM - 9:17 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
80.8°F
53.6°F
69.6°F
23%
0 in
0%
0%
19.7 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.72 μg/m3
PM10: 4.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 115.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 10:14 PM
Moon Transit: 3:04 AM
Moonset: 8:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:34 AM - 5:04 AM
1:09 PM - 3:39 PM

Minor Periods

9:44 PM - 11:14 PM
8:16 AM - 9:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
75.4°F
49.3°F
61.3°F
31%
0 in
0%
0%
21 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.34 μg/m3
PM10: 7.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 11:11 PM
Moon Transit: 3:48 AM
Moonset: 9:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:18 AM - 5:48 AM
1:53 PM - 4:23 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:46 AM - 10:16 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
47.3°F
42.6°F
47.6°F
79%
0.27 in
82%
0%
12.1 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.26 μg/m3
PM10: 4.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.52 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 12:11 AM
Moon Transit: 4:33 AM
Moonset: 9:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 69.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:03 AM - 6:33 AM
2:39 PM - 5:09 PM

Minor Periods

9:20 AM - 10:50 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.9°F
53.7°F
64.7°F
61%
0 in
0%
0%
6.7 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.76 μg/m3
PM10: 3.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.6 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 12:09 AM
Moon Transit: 5:20 AM
Moonset: 10:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 58.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:50 AM - 7:20 AM
3:27 PM - 5:57 PM

Minor Periods

9:59 AM - 11:29 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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