Water Temperature of the Klamath River in Klamath, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 11:30 PM PDT
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Station Name: KLAMATH R NR KLAMATH CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 30 feet
Nearest Address:
143–199 Starwein Rd
Klamath, CA 95548
Del Norte County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5109543, -123.9795164
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Weather for Klamath, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 76°F
L: 54°F

Fri
H: 78°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 78°F
L: 56°F

Sun
H: 78°F
L: 56°F

Mon
H: 77°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 7:22 AM
Moonset: 3:13 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:52 AM - 9:22 AM2:38 PM - 5:08 PM
Minor Periods
2:43 PM - 4:13 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Red Flag Warning issued August 5 at 12:31PM PDT until August 5 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 12:31 PM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 5:45 AM
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather zones 620 and 622, including the East Evans Creek fire, as well as Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, and Shady Cove. In California...Fire weather zones 280. This includes Happy Camp, Etna, and Fort Jones. * WIND...Northwest to west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 8 to 15 percent. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Increasingly unstable conditions could further increase fire activity. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county's emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Red Flag Warning issued August 5 at 12:31PM PDT until August 6 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 12:31 PM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 5:45 AM
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather zones 620 and 622, including the East Evans Creek fire, as well as Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, and Shady Cove. In California...Fire weather zones 280. This includes Happy Camp, Etna, and Fort Jones. * WIND...Northwest to west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 8 to 15 percent. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Increasingly unstable conditions could further increase fire activity. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county's emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Heat Advisory issued August 5 at 2:15PM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 2:15 PM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Hot temperatures 95 to 100 degrees with low temperatures around 55 to 60 degrees. * WHERE...Klamath, Lake, Modoc and eastern Siskiyou Counties. This includes the communities of Klamath Falls, Chemult, Chiloquin, Summer Lake, Lakeview, Alturas, Tionesta, Tennant, Macdoel and Tulelake. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will lead to a moderate risk of heat illnesses, especially for those without adequate cooling methods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Heat Advisory issued August 5 at 2:15PM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Effective: Wed August 5, 2026, 2:15 PM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees, possibly up to 115 degrees in the Klamath River Valley, are expected with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. * WHERE...In California, Central Siskiyou County and Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County and Jackson County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A major risk of heat related illnesses is possible for the valleys on Wednesday as hot temperatures peak. This level of heat will impact anyone without cooling methods. Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued August 6 at 2:22AM PDT until August 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Effective: Thu August 6, 2026, 2:22 AM
Expires: Thu August 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees, possibly up to 115 degrees in the Klamath River Valley, are expected with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. * WHERE...Rogue, Illinois, Applegate and Shasta Valleys. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A major risk of heat related illnesses is possible for the valleys on Wednesday as hot temperatures peak. This level of heat will impact anyone without cooling methods. Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 7:22 AM
Moonset: 3:13 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:52 AM - 9:22 AM2:38 PM - 5:08 PM
Minor Periods
2:43 PM - 4:13 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 8:21 AM
Moonset: 4:29 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:51 AM - 10:21 AM3:38 PM - 6:08 PM
Minor Periods
3:59 PM - 5:29 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 9:24 AM
Moonset: 5:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:54 AM - 11:24 AM4:43 PM - 7:13 PM
Minor Periods
5:08 PM - 6:38 PM12:44 AM - 2:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 10:29 AM
Moonset: 6:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:48 PM - 8:18 PM9:59 AM - 12:29 AM
Minor Periods
6:07 PM - 7:37 PM1:47 AM - 3:17 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:21 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 7:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:50 PM - 9:20 PM11:03 AM - 1:33 PM
Minor Periods
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM3:02 AM - 4:32 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
