Water Temperature of the Arkansas River in Cañon City, CO

Current Water Temperature

45.3°F 7.4°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
45.3°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:15 AM MST

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Arkansas River

Station Name: ARKANSAS RIVER AT CANON CITY, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,361 feet

Nearest Address:
998 Riverside Ave
Cañon City, CO 81212
Fremont County

GPS Coordinates: 38.43388674, -105.2572128

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Arkansas River, Manzanola, CO (76 mi)
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South Platte River, Englewood, CO (86.1 mi)
Arkansas River, Rocky Ford, CO (89 mi)
South Platte River, Denver, CO (96.6 mi)
Roaring Fork River, Aspen, CO (101.9 mi)
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Weather for Cañon City, Colorado

Current Weather

43.6°F
Partly Cloudy
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 57%
Feels Like: 38.5°F
Wind: E 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.7 mph
Pressure: 30.12 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 58%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Fri
H: 55°F
L: 33°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 60°F
L: 33°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 64°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
2.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
77 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
155 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:56 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:58 AM
Transit 9:43 AM
Moonset 3:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:13 AM - 11:43 AM
9:35 PM - 12:05 AM

Minor Periods

3:28 AM - 4:58 AM
2:49 PM - 4:19 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 43.5°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 9%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 3

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:56 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:58 AM
Transit 9:43 AM
Moonset 3:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:13 AM - 11:43 AM
9:35 PM - 12:05 AM

Minor Periods

3:28 AM - 4:58 AM
2:49 PM - 4:19 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 45°F
Average Humidity: 47%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 3.7

Astronomical

Sun
10h 21m daylight
Sunrise 6:34 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:02 AM
Transit 10:27 AM
Moonset 3:45 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:57 AM - 12:27 PM
10:20 PM - 12:50 AM

Minor Periods

4:32 AM - 6:02 AM
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 47.1°F
Average Humidity: 37%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 19m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:07 AM
Transit 11:14 AM
Moonset 4:15 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:44 AM - 1:14 PM
11:07 PM - 1:37 AM

Minor Periods

5:37 AM - 7:07 AM
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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