Water Temperature of the Santa Fe River in Branford, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 8:00 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)
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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

Tue
H: 59°F
L: 30°F

Wed
H: 65°F
L: 41°F

Thu
H: 71°F
L: 44°F

Fri
H: 82°F
L: 61°F

Sat
H: 80°F
L: 59°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 6:53 PM
Moonset: 1:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:52 AM - 9:22 AM6:23 PM - 8:53 PM
Minor Periods
10:58 AM - 12:28 AM12:44 AM - 2:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Freeze Warning issued February 23 at 11:13PM EST until February 24 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 11:13 PM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 9:00 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 23 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST Tuesday. For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. 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. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued February 23 at 11:13PM EST until February 25 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 11:13 PM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 9:00 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 23 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST Tuesday. For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. 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. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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 February 23 at 11:13PM EST until February 24 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 11:13 PM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 9:00 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 23 expected. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM EST Tuesday. For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. 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. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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 February 24 at 12:03PM EST until February 25 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:03 PM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...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.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued February 24 at 12:03PM EST until February 25 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:03 PM
Expires: Wed February 25, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 6:53 PM
Moonset: 1:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:52 AM - 9:22 AM6:23 PM - 8:53 PM
Minor Periods
10:58 AM - 12:28 AM12:44 AM - 2:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 7:56 PM
Moonset: 2:23 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:54 AM - 10:24 AM7:26 PM - 9:56 PM
Minor Periods
11:56 AM - 1:26 PM1:53 AM - 3:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 8:58 PM
Moonset: 3:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:57 AM - 11:27 AM8:28 PM - 10:58 PM
Minor Periods
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM2:56 AM - 4:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 9:58 PM
Moonset: 4:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:58 AM - 12:28 AM9:28 PM - 11:58 PM
Minor Periods
2:09 PM - 3:39 PM3:53 AM - 5:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 10:53 PM
Moonset: 5:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:55 AM - 1:25 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM4:41 AM - 6:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
