Water Temperature of the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park, TX
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, June 6, 2025, 4:00 AM CST
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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 / 598 meters
Nearest Address:
Río Grande Overlook
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Brewster County
GPS Coordinates: 29.1835386, -102.9754409
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Weather for Big Bend National Park, Texas
Current Weather

Humidity: 56%
Feels Like: 88.7°F
Wind: SSE 4.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 3.8
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 101°F
L: 73°F

Sat
H: 104°F
L: 69°F

Sun
H: 107°F
L: 72°F

Mon
H: 104°F
L: 79°F

Tue
H: 99°F
L: 76°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 9:38 PM
Moonset: 2:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM9:08 PM - 11:38 PM
Minor Periods
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued June 6 at 6:51AM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Effective: Fri June 6, 2025, 5:51 AM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 6:00 PM
...The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas affecting Brewster County. For the Rio Grande...including Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch near Castolon, Texas. * WHEN...From this morning to this evening. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull, minor lowland flooding occurs, and no significant damage is expected. At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), flood stage is reached. Moderate lowland flooding begins. Roads that lead to Cottonwood Campground and River Road may flood. Stages are practically synonymous with the gage at Cottonwood Campground at Castolon (CSTT2), and therefore represent the reach from Santa Elena Canyon through Cottonwood Campground, where damage may occur. Cattle also graze in the lowlands, and may be threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 15.1 feet (4.6 meters). - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet (3.7 meters). - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:15 AM CDT Friday was 15.1 feet (4.6 meters). - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 4.2 feet (1.3 meters) early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters). - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 700 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 86.5°F
Average Humidity: 48%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 3.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 9:38 PM
Moonset: 2:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM9:08 PM - 11:38 PM
Minor Periods
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 87.3°F
Average Humidity: 43%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 3.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 10:21 PM
Moonset: 3:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:42 AM - 10:12 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:25 PM - 5:55 PM2:41 AM - 4:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 89.7°F
Average Humidity: 43%
Wind: 20.6 mph
UV Index: 3.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:06 PM
Moonset: 3:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:26 AM - 10:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:21 PM - 6:51 PM3:12 AM - 4:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 89.2°F
Average Humidity: 32%
Wind: 16.6 mph
UV Index: 3.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:55 PM
Moonset: 4:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:13 AM - 11:43 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:19 PM - 7:49 PM3:49 AM - 5:19 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 88.5°F
Average Humidity: 32%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:00 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:04 AM - 12:34 AM
Minor Periods
7:16 PM - 8:46 PM4:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5