Water Temperature of the Big Thompson River in Estes Park, CO

Current Water Temperature

41.4°F

Measurement Time: Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:20 AM MDT

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Big Thompson River

Station Name: BIG THOMPSON BL MORAINE PARK NR ESTES PARK, CO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 8,025 feet

Nearest Address:
Moraine Park Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
Larimer County

GPS Coordinates: 40.3538611, -105.5841389

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Eagle River, Gypsum, CO (87.7 mi)
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Weather for Estes Park, Colorado

Current Weather

53.6°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
50°F
54°F
38%
W 11.9 mph
13.6 mph
52.3°F
37.2°F
0 in
50%
9 mi
1023 mbar
5.8

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 59°F
L: 37°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 62°F
L: 41°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 70°F
L: 47°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 60°F
L: 36°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 45°F
L: 20°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.75 μg/m3
PM10: 10.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 121.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 111 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 9:25 AM
Moon Transit: 5:22 PM
Moonset: 12:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:11 AM - 4:41 AM
4:52 PM - 7:22 PM

Minor Periods

8:55 AM - 10:25 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
58.6°F
37°F
46.2°F
56%
0 in
0%
0%
17.4 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.34 μg/m3
PM10: 8.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 142.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 9:25 AM
Moon Transit: 5:22 PM
Moonset: 12:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:11 AM - 4:41 AM
4:52 PM - 7:22 PM

Minor Periods

8:55 AM - 10:25 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
61.9°F
40.8°F
50.9°F
56%
0 in
0%
0%
14.1 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.12 μg/m3
PM10: 10.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 10:18 AM
Moon Transit: 6:25 PM
Moonset: 1:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 34.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:13 AM - 5:43 AM
5:55 PM - 8:25 PM

Minor Periods

9:48 AM - 11:18 AM
12:57 AM - 2:27 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
70°F
46.8°F
57.1°F
45%
0 in
0%
0%
17.9 mph
2.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.66 μg/m3
PM10: 5.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 11:20 AM
Moon Transit: 7:27 PM
Moonset: 2:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:16 AM - 6:46 AM
6:57 PM - 9:27 PM

Minor Periods

10:50 AM - 12:20 AM
2:04 AM - 3:34 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
59.8°F
36°F
49°F
53%
0.14 in
67%
0%
10.1 mph
1.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.25 μg/m3
PM10: 8.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 12:31 AM
Moon Transit: 8:27 PM
Moonset: 3:29 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 56.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:18 AM - 7:48 AM
7:57 PM - 10:27 PM

Minor Periods

12:01 AM - 1:31 PM
2:59 AM - 4:29 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, March 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
44.7°F
20.1°F
34.4°F
62%
0.01 in
75%
0%
8.5 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.36 μg/m3
PM10: 6.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.68 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:54 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 1:45 PM
Moon Transit: 9:22 PM
Moonset: 4:13 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 67.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:15 AM - 8:45 AM
8:52 PM - 11:22 PM

Minor Periods

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
3:43 AM - 5:13 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 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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