Water Temperature of San Joaquin River in Friant, CA
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Measurement Time: Friday, December 26, 2025, 5:30 AM 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
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: 74%
Heat Index: 57.9°F
Feels Like: 56.6°F
Wind: S 5 mph
Wind Gusts: 11 mph
Wind Chill: 56.6°F
Dew Point: 56.6°F
Chance of Precipitation: 30%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 1
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 57°F
L: 48°F

Sat
H: 52°F
L: 34°F

Sun
H: 53°F
L: 46°F

Mon
H: 58°F
L: 44°F

Tue
H: 61°F
L: 46°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 51 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:34 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 40.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:22 AM - 2:52 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:45 AM - 12:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Watch issued December 26 at 12:53AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 12:53 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 9:30 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 this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * 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 26 at 12:53AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 12:53 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 9:30 AM
* 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...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * 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 25 at 11:41PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 11:41 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 8:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 28 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Sierra Nevada south of Yosemite NP for elevations above 7,000 feet. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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.
Flood Watch issued December 26 at 9:24AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 9:24 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:00 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...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * 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 26 at 9:24AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 9:24 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:00 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...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * 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 26 at 8:25AM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 8:25 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:30 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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.
Flash Flood Warning issued December 26 at 4:21AM PST until December 26 at 7:30AM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:21 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 7:30 AM
FFWHNX The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Madera County in central California... South Central Mariposa County in central California... * Until 730 AM PST. * At 421 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 0.75 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bootjack, Yosemite Lakes, Metcalf Gap and Jerseydale.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 25 at 11:41PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 11:41 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 8:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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 26 at 8:25AM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 8:25 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:30 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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: 53.4°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:34 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 40.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:22 AM - 2:52 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:45 AM - 12:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 44.1°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 1:23 AM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:53 AM - 3:23 AM12:53 AM - 3:23 AM
Minor Periods
11:10 AM - 12:40 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.6°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 3.8 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 33.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 6:53 PM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:53 AM - 4:23 AM6:23 PM - 8:53 PM
Minor Periods
11:37 AM - 1:07 PM12:12 AM - 1:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49.8°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 4.5 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 20.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:01 AM
Sunset: 4:51 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 7:46 PM
Moonset: 1:52 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:42 AM - 5:12 AM7:16 PM - 9:46 PM
Minor Periods
12:08 AM - 1:38 PM1:22 AM - 2:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.7°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 35.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 16.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:01 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 8:43 PM
Moonset: 3:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:37 AM - 6:07 AM8:13 PM - 10:43 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM2:36 AM - 4:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
