Water Temperature of the South Platte River in Denver, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 3:45 PM MST
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Local Points of Interest
Commerce City, COStation Name: SOUTH PLATTE R AT 64TH AVE. COMMERCE CITY, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,118 feet
Nearest Address:
6000 York St
Denver, CO 80216
Adams County
GPS Coordinates: 39.81220846, -104.9583129
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Fraser River, Tabernash, CO (49 mi)
Big Thompson River, Estes Park, CO (49.9 mi)
Fountain Creek, Fountain, CO (85 mi)
Arkansas River, Granite, CO (87.7 mi)
Halfmoon Creek, Twin Lakes, CO (88.2 mi)
Eagle River, Edwards, CO (94.2 mi)
Arkansas River, Cañon City, CO (96.6 mi)
Arkansas River, Portland, CO (98.4 mi)
Colorado River, Burns, CO (99.5 mi)
Fountain Creek, Pueblo, CO (107.1 mi)
Eagle River, Gypsum, CO (107.2 mi)
Weather for Denver, Colorado
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 21°F
L: 6°F

Sun
H: 29°F
L: 12°F

Mon
H: 48°F
L: 11°F

Tue
H: 47°F
L: 27°F

Wed
H: 44°F
L: 29°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 41.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 35 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 4:49 PM
Moonset: 11:44 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:52 AM - 4:22 AM4:19 PM - 6:49 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:37 AM - 11:07 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 9:01AM MST until January 24 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:01 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations up to four inches. * WHERE...The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions will impact Saturday travel commutes, including ski traffic along the I-70 mountain corridor and US-40 over Berthoud Pass.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Colorado can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by going to www.cotrip.org. For the latest travel conditions from the Colorado Department of Transportation including road conditions, road closures, and traction laws in effect, go to cotrip.org.
Avalanche Advisory issued January 23 at 4:50PM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:50 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
SABCO THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM SUNDAY... *WHAT...A winter storm will dramatically change avalanche conditions, making it easy for backcountry travelers to trigger dangerous avalanches this weekend. Avalanche conditions this weekend will be more dangerous over more of Colorado than previous weekends. *WHERE...Portions of the Front Range, Summit County, the Gore Range and Vail area, Elk Mountains, Grand Mesa, Monarch, most of the San Juan Mountains, and the Sangre de Cristo Range. *WHEN...Through Sunday evening *IMPACTS...Backcountry travelers can easily trigger large avalanches in the mentioned areas. Some avalanches may be triggered remotely. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Consider these abnormal conditions in your travel plans and choose a route that avoids snow-covered avalanche terrain. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:09PM MST until January 26 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:09 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 below Sunday night into Monday morning. * WHERE...Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Unsheltered people will have a high risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Livestock and pets will be vulnerable to the cold, so ensure adequate sheltering during this extended period of cold weather. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm and dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 9:24PM MST until January 26 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Denver CO
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:24 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 below Sunday night into Monday morning. * WHERE...The eastern plains each night, including Fort Morgan, Julesburg, Akron and Limon. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Unsheltered people will have a high risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Livestock and pets will be vulnerable to the cold, so ensure adequate sheltering during this extended period of cold weather. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm and dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 4:49 PM
Moonset: 11:44 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:52 AM - 4:22 AM4:19 PM - 6:49 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:37 AM - 11:07 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 37.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 5:38 PM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:39 AM - 5:09 AM5:08 PM - 7:38 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 AM - 11:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 6:32 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:30 AM - 6:00 AM6:02 PM - 8:32 PM
Minor Periods
10:34 AM - 12:04 AM12:28 AM - 1:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 31.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 7:31 PM
Moonset: 2:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:26 AM - 6:56 AM7:01 PM - 9:31 PM
Minor Periods
11:12 AM - 12:42 AM1:44 AM - 3:14 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 63.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 30.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 8:33 PM
Moonset: 3:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:27 AM - 7:57 AM8:03 PM - 10:33 PM
Minor Periods
12:01 AM - 1:31 PM2:59 AM - 4:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
