Water Temperature of the Santa Fe River in Branford, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 4:00 PM 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)
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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

Thu
H: 52°F
L: 38°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 33°F

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 39°F

Sun
H: 51°F
L: 33°F

Mon
H: 51°F
L: 29°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 10:04 AM
Moonset: 3:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:34 AM - 12:04 AM
Minor Periods
2:32 PM - 4:02 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 11:45PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 11:45 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures 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.
Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued January 14 at 11:45PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 11:45 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM Thursday to 9 AM EST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures 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.
Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued January 14 at 11:10PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ Thursday to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * 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. 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. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 11:10PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 11:10 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ Thursday to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * 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. 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. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Freeze Warning issued January 15 at 1:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:25 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ this evening to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * 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. 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. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:25 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning for a Hard Freeze, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold temperatures as low as 21 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida. * WHEN...From 11 PM EST /10 PM CST/ this evening to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Friday. * 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. 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. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 4:31AM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 4:31 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued January 15 at 4:31AM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 4:31 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 22 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 12:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:25 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued January 15 at 12:25PM EST until January 16 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:25 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Florida. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Friday. * 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. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 10:04 AM
Moonset: 3:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:34 AM - 12:04 AM
Minor Periods
2:32 PM - 4:02 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 10:56 AM
Moonset: 3:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:26 AM - 12:56 AM
Minor Periods
3:25 PM - 4:55 PM5:29 AM - 6:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 11:49 AM
Moonset: 4:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:19 AM - 1:49 PM
Minor Periods
4:23 PM - 5:53 PM6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:40 AM
Moonset: 5:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:44 AM - 3:14 AM12:10 AM - 2:40 PM
Minor Periods
5:23 PM - 6:53 PM7:02 AM - 8:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 1:29 PM
Moonset: 6:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:34 AM - 4:04 AM12:59 AM - 3:29 PM
Minor Periods
6:24 PM - 7:54 PM7:41 AM - 9:11 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
