Water Temperature of the Joe Kemp Channel in Flamingo, FL

Current Water Temperature

70.2°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Frank Key; Catfish Key; Bradley Key; Clive Key; Joe Kemp Channel; Conchie Channel; Everglades National Park; Gulf of Mexico; Florida Keys

Joe Kemp Channel

Station Name: Murray Key, FL
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet

Nearest Address:
Murray Key,
Flamingo, FL 33034
Monroe County

GPS Coordinates: 25.106, -80.942

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Whipray Basin, Islamorada, FL (13.2 mi)
Seven Palm Lake, Flamingo, FL (14.5 mi)
Florida Bay, Islamorada, FL (17.2 mi)
Florida Bay, Islamorada, FL (17.8 mi)
Taylor Slough, Homestead, FL (19.1 mi)
Shark River, Flamingo, FL (19.7 mi)
Taylor River, Homestead, FL (19.8 mi)
Taylor River, Homestead, FL (19.8 mi)
Little Madeira Bay, Homestead, FL (19.9 mi)
Harney River, Flamingo, FL (23.2 mi)
Mud Creek, Homestead, FL (23.4 mi)

Weather for Flamingo, Florida

Current Weather

78.1°F
Sunny
Sunny
83.6°F
77.7°F
71%
NE 7.2 mph
10.6 mph
73.6°F
70.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1017 mbar
4.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 75°F
L: 62°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 69°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 75°F
L: 68°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 74°F
L: 73°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 73°F
L: 71°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.15 μg/m3
PM10: 7.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 10:25 PM
Moon Transit: 3:58 AM
Moonset: 10:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:28 AM - 5:58 AM
5:05 PM - 7:35 PM

Minor Periods

9:55 PM - 11:25 PM
9:52 AM - 11:22 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
74.8°F
62.2°F
71°F
93%
0.01 in
87%
0%
9.2 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.47 μg/m3
PM10: 7.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 10:25 PM
Moon Transit: 3:58 AM
Moonset: 10:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:28 AM - 5:58 AM
5:05 PM - 7:35 PM

Minor Periods

9:55 PM - 11:25 PM
9:52 AM - 11:22 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
68.8°F
62.6°F
65.8°F
97%
0 in
0%
0%
14.5 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.65 μg/m3
PM10: 8.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 118.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 11:19 PM
Moon Transit: 4:42 AM
Moonset: 10:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 68.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:12 AM - 6:42 AM
5:47 PM - 8:17 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:23 AM - 11:53 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, January 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74.5°F
68.4°F
71.5°F
91%
0 in
0%
0%
15.7 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.78 μg/m3
PM10: 8.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 113.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 12:19 AM
Moon Transit: 5:24 AM
Moonset: 11:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 57.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:54 AM - 7:24 AM
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Minor Periods

10:53 AM - 12:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
73.8°F
73.1°F
73.5°F
84%
0.04 in
89%
0%
17.4 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.99 μg/m3
PM10: 10.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 111.72 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 12:13 AM
Moon Transit: 6:05 AM
Moonset: 11:53 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:35 AM - 8:05 AM
7:10 PM - 9:40 PM

Minor Periods

11:23 AM - 12:53 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
73.2°F
71.2°F
73°F
81%
0.01 in
80%
0%
13.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.85 μg/m3
PM10: 10.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 112.1 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 1:05 AM
Moon Transit: 6:47 AM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:17 AM - 8:47 AM
7:53 PM - 10:23 PM

Minor Periods

11:55 AM - 1:25 PM
12:35 AM - 2:05 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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