Water Temperature of San Joaquin River in Friant, CA
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Measurement Time: Sunday, December 21, 2025, 3:30 PM PST
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Station Name: SAN JOAQUIN R BL FRIANT CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 308 feet / 94 meters
Nearest Address:
Lost Lake Road
Friant, CA 93626
Fresno County
GPS Coordinates: 36.98439397, -119.7243124
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Weather for Friant, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 54.9°F
Wind: ESE 5.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 74°F
L: 50°F

Mon
H: 63°F
L: 50°F

Tue
H: 60°F
L: 48°F

Wed
H: 57°F
L: 54°F

Thu
H: 55°F
L: 53°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 1:27 PM
Moonset: 6:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:16 PM - 11:46 PM12:57 AM - 3:27 PM
Minor Periods
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Watch issued December 21 at 11:47AM PST until December 26 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 11:47 AM
Expires: Sun December 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Flood Watch issued December 21 at 11:47AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 11:47 AM
Expires: Sun December 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Coalinga - Avenal, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Frazier Mountain Communities, Fresno-Clovis, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Grant Grove Area, Grapevine, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Indian Wells Valley, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kern River Valley, Kings Canyon NP, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker Basin, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, Sequoia NP, South End San Joaquin Valley, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the Lower Sierra, South End of the Upper Sierra, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, Tehachapi, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, West Side Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of 198 and West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued December 21 at 11:47AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 11:47 AM
Expires: Sun December 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, San Joaquin River Canyon, Upper San Joaquin River, Yosemite NP outside of the valley and Yosemite Valley. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Winter Storm Watch issued December 21 at 7:38PM PST until December 26 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 7:38 PM
Expires: Mon December 22, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada south of Yosemite NP, mainly above 6,000 feet. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Flood Watch issued December 21 at 7:36PM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 7:36 PM
Expires: Mon December 22, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Mariposa-Madera Lower Sierra, San Joaquin River Canyon, Upper San Joaquin River, Yosemite NP outside of the valley and Yosemite Valley. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued December 21 at 7:36PM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 7:36 PM
Expires: Mon December 22, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Much of Central California. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 21 at 11:47AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 11:47 AM
Expires: Sun December 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 8,000 to 9,000 feet until Monday, then 7,000 to 8,000 feet through Tuesday, and lowering to 6,000 feet by Christmas Day.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 21 at 7:38PM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 7:38 PM
Expires: Mon December 22, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 8,000 to 9,000 feet until Monday, then 7,000 to 8,000 feet through Tuesday, and lowering to 6,000 feet by Christmas Day.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 31.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 15.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 1:27 PM
Moonset: 6:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:16 PM - 11:46 PM12:57 AM - 3:27 PM
Minor Periods
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.5°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 21.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 2:17 PM
Moonset: 7:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:47 PM - 4:17 PM
Minor Periods
6:47 PM - 8:17 PM8:54 AM - 10:24 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.9°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 21.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:58 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 3:05 PM
Moonset: 8:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:35 PM - 5:05 PM
Minor Periods
7:52 PM - 9:22 PM9:27 AM - 10:57 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.4°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:58 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 3:51 PM
Moonset: 9:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:21 PM - 5:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:55 PM - 10:25 PM9:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 4:35 PM
Moonset: 10:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:05 PM - 6:35 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM10:21 AM - 11:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
