Water Temperature of the Thames River in Groton, CT
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 4:15 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
New London, CTStation Name: THAMES R AT GROTON, CT.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet
Nearest Address:
515 Thames St
Groton, CT 06340
New London County
GPS Coordinates: 41.34870948, -72.0820204
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Weather for Groton, Connecticut
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 19°F
L: 2°F

Mon
H: 32°F
L: 6°F

Tue
H: 31°F
L: 20°F

Wed
H: 36°F
L: 29°F

Thu
H: 32°F
L: 24°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 4:48 AM
Moonset: 9:45 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:18 AM - 6:48 AM7:08 PM - 9:38 PM
Minor Periods
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 1:13PM EST until February 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 1:13PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 1:13 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 6:21PM EST until February 8 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:21 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 6:21PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:21 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 8 at 12:07AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 12:07 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 4:48 AM
Moonset: 9:45 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:18 AM - 6:48 AM7:08 PM - 9:38 PM
Minor Periods
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 5:33 AM
Moonset: 10:13 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:03 AM - 7:33 AM7:54 PM - 10:24 PM
Minor Periods
9:43 AM - 11:13 AM12:17 AM - 1:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 6:20 AM
Moonset: 10:47 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:50 AM - 8:20 AM8:44 PM - 11:14 PM
Minor Periods
10:17 AM - 11:47 AM1:21 AM - 2:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 7:11 AM
Moonset: 11:27 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 20.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:41 AM - 9:11 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:57 AM - 12:27 AM2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 8:02 AM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:32 AM - 10:02 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
11:47 AM - 1:17 PM3:18 AM - 4:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
