Water Temperature of the Arkansas River in Granite, CO

Current Water Temperature

42.4°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 1:45 PM MDT

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Local Points of Interest

Cache Creek; Buena Vista, CO

Arkansas River

Station Name: ARKANSAS RIVER AT GRANITE, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 8,947 feet

Nearest Address:
43070 US Highway 24 N
Granite, CO 81211
Chaffee County

GPS Coordinates: 39.04277116, -106.2658553

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Eagle River, Gypsum, CO (56.3 mi)
South Platte River, Roxborough Park, CO (65 mi)
Colorado River, Glenwood Springs, CO (65.4 mi)
Colorado River, Burns, CO (65.9 mi)
Roaring Fork River, Glenwood Springs, CO (66.7 mi)
Colorado River, Glenwood Springs, CO (66.8 mi)
Arkansas River, Cañon City, CO (68.7 mi)
Fraser River, Tabernash, CO (69.5 mi)
Fraser River, Tabernash, CO (70.2 mi)
Colorado River, Glenwood Springs, CO (70.7 mi)
South Boulder Creek, Eldorado Springs, CO (79.9 mi)

Weather for Granite, Colorado

Current Weather

17.6°F
Clear
Clear
4.7°F
17.6°F
59%
WNW 6.3 mph
9.9 mph
4.7°F
3°F
0 in
0%
6 mi
1031 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
Wed
H: 35°F
L: 14°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 42°F
L: 13°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 43°F
L: 18°F
Patchy moderate snow
Sat
H: 45°F
L: 21°F
Patchy moderate snow
Sun
H: 24°F
L: 17°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.35 μg/m3
PM10: 3.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 114 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 2:50 AM
Moon Transit: 7:14 AM
Moonset: 11:39 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:44 AM - 9:14 AM
4:55 PM - 7:25 PM

Minor Periods

11:09 AM - 12:39 AM
2:20 AM - 3:50 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 12:31AM MDT until March 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.


Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 1:00PM MDT until March 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 7:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.


Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 12:31AM MDT until March 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Fire Weather Watch issued March 11 at 12:31AM MDT until March 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM MDT this evening. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Red Flag Warning issued March 11 at 1:00PM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 224. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
35.4°F
13.6°F
24.3°F
64%
0.09 in
86%
6%
20.1 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.45 μg/m3
PM10: 10.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 132.07 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 115.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 2:50 AM
Moon Transit: 7:14 AM
Moonset: 11:39 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:44 AM - 9:14 AM
4:55 PM - 7:25 PM

Minor Periods

11:09 AM - 12:39 AM
2:20 AM - 3:50 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
41.9°F
12.6°F
25.3°F
62%
0 in
0%
0%
20.8 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.26 μg/m3
PM10: 3.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 3:42 AM
Moon Transit: 8:06 AM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:36 AM - 10:06 AM
5:47 PM - 8:17 PM

Minor Periods

12:04 AM - 1:34 PM
3:12 AM - 4:42 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
42.6°F
18.3°F
29.2°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
14.1 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.13 μg/m3
PM10: 11.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 113.19 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 4:27 AM
Moon Transit: 8:58 AM
Moonset: 1:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:28 AM - 10:58 AM
6:39 PM - 9:09 PM

Minor Periods

1:04 PM - 2:34 PM
3:57 AM - 5:27 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy moderate snow
45.3°F
20.5°F
33.6°F
50%
0.02 in
86%
0%
25.9 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.35 μg/m3
PM10: 4.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 5:05 AM
Moon Transit: 9:49 AM
Moonset: 2:39 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
9:19 AM - 11:49 AM

Minor Periods

2:09 PM - 3:39 PM
4:35 AM - 6:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy moderate snow
23.5°F
16.6°F
22.4°F
46%
0.03 in
69%
21%
34 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.58 μg/m3
PM10: 12.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 115.86 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 5:37 AM
Moon Transit: 10:37 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:17 PM - 10:47 PM
10:07 AM - 12:37 AM

Minor Periods

3:16 PM - 4:46 PM
5:07 AM - 6:37 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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