Water Temperature of the Santa Fe River in Branford, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 5:00 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
William Guy Lemmon Park; Hildreth, FLStation Name: SANTA FE RIVER NR HILDRETH FLA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 30 feet
Nearest Address:
US Hwy 129
Branford, FL 32008
Suwannee County
GPS Coordinates: 29.91162076, -82.8604033
Nearby Water Temperatures
Suwannee River, Branford, FL (5.1 mi)Ichetucknee River, Hildreth, FL (5.3 mi)
Blue Hole Spring, Fort White, FL (7.7 mi)
Suwannee River, Bell, FL (9.1 mi)
Santa Fe River, High Springs, FL (9.7 mi)
Troy Springs, Branford, FL (10.5 mi)
Ginnie Springs, High Springs, FL (10.9 mi)
Santa Fe River, High Springs, FL (15.6 mi)
Santa Fe River, High Springs, FL (16.3 mi)
Fanning Springs, Fanning Springs, FL (22.7 mi)
Suwannee River, Luraville, FL (22.7 mi)
Santa Fe River, Worthington Springs, FL (26 mi)
Blue Springs, Dell, FL (26.4 mi)
Manatee Springs, Chiefland, FL (30 mi)
Suwannee River, Dowling Park, FL (32.7 mi)
Weather for Branford, Florida
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 57°F
L: 30°F

Thu
H: 66°F
L: 39°F

Fri
H: 68°F
L: 45°F

Sat
H: 75°F
L: 57°F

Sun
H: 64°F
L: 58°F
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:34 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 10:12 PM
Moonset: 4:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:10 AM - 12:40 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 3:17PM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 3:17 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued December 30 at 3:17PM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 3:17 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 2:11PM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 2:11 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind chills this cold could be hazardous for those without access to adequate warmth, clothing, or shelter.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Freeze Warning issued December 30 at 7:16PM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 7:16 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Coastal Pasco, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 7:16PM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 7:16 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, Coastal Levy, Coastal Pasco, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, Inland Levy, Inland Pasco, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM EST Wednesday. For the Freeze Warning, from 1 AM to 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 41.7°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:34 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 10:12 PM
Moonset: 4:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:10 AM - 12:40 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.3°F
Average Humidity: 43%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 11:19 PM
Moonset: 5:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:15 AM - 1:45 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM5:11 AM - 6:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.7°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:51 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:22 AM - 2:52 PM
Minor Periods
4:26 PM - 5:56 PM6:21 AM - 7:51 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.6°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 12:25 AM
Moonset: 7:52 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:27 PM - 3:57 PM
Minor Periods
5:38 PM - 7:08 PM7:22 AM - 8:52 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.5°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 1:28 AM
Moonset: 8:44 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:58 AM - 3:28 AM2:28 PM - 4:58 PM
Minor Periods
6:49 PM - 8:19 PM8:14 AM - 9:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
