Water Temperature of the Thames River in New London, CT

Current Water Temperature

34.9°F

Measurement Time: Friday, March 6, 2026, 1:30 PM EST

Today's Tides

Low: March 6, 5:27 AM, -0.1 ft
High: March 6, 11:13 AM, 2.3 ft
Low: March 6, 5:34 PM, 0.1 ft
High: March 6, 11:32 PM, 2.7 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Riverside Park; Groton, CT

Thames River

Station Name: New London
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 26 feet

Sensor Depth: -3 feet

Nearest Address:
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT 06320
New London County

GPS Coordinates: 41.3717, -72.095525

Nearby Water Temperatures

Thames River, Groton, CT (1.7 mi)
Mystic River, Noank, CT (6.5 mi)
Mystic River, Mystic, CT (6.7 mi)
Mystic Harbor, Mystic, CT (6.8 mi)
Mystic River, Old Mystic, CT (6.9 mi)
East Branch Eightmile River, Lyme, CT (13 mi)
Yantic River, Norwich, CT (13 mi)
Eightmile River, East Haddam, CT (13.2 mi)
Connecticut River, Old Lyme, CT (13.6 mi)
Pawcatuck River, Westerly, RI (13.6 mi)
Orient Harbor, Orient, NY (19.6 mi)
Fort Pond Bay, Montauk, NY (23.4 mi)
Connecticut River, Middletown, CT (26.4 mi)
Natchaug River, Chaplin, CT (30.7 mi)
Hemlock Brook, Foster, RI (35.5 mi)

Weather for New London, Connecticut

Current Weather

39.9°F

Conditions: Overcast

Feels Like: 32.4°F

Heat Index: 36.3°F

Humidity: 76%

Wind: NNE 13 mph

Wind Gusts: 17.6 mph

Wind Chill: 28.2°F

Dew Point: 35°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 100%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1028 mbar

UV Index: 1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 38°F
L: 36°F

Sat
H: 39°F
L: 34°F

Sun
H: 51°F
L: 41°F

Mon
H: 48°F
L: 28°F

Tue
H: 53°F
L: 41°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 3.65 μg/m3

PM10: 4.35 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 219.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 30 mins

Moonrise: 9:27 PM
Moon Transit: 1:57 AM
Moonset: 7:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:27 AM - 3:57 AM
4:16 PM - 6:46 PM

Minor Periods

8:57 PM - 10:27 PM
6:53 AM - 8:23 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 12:28PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri March 6, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Sat March 7, 2026, 1:00 AM

Spotty freezing drizzle is possible through tonight north of the Mass Pike and in the higher elevations. Be alert for icy spots on untreated roads. Across the rest of southern New England, including areas near the coast, temperatures will fall to around freezing later tonight into early Saturday morning. Leftover moisture may produce icy spots on untreated roads in these areas as well. Plan on allowing extra travel time and be especially careful on bridges and overpasses. Temperatures will warm above freezing Saturday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 10:28PM EST until March 6 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch. Greatest risk for over one quarter inch of ice accretion will be in the southern Berkshires and the southern Worcester Hills. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central, eastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Greatest risk for ice damage will be in the southern Berks and the southern Worcester Hills. The Friday morning commute will be impacted.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 10:28PM EST until March 6 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Fri March 6, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 2 inches in western MA, up to 4 inches in northeastern MA with isolated 5-6 inch amounts not of out of the question near the New Hampshire border. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch in both regions. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The Friday morning commute will be impacted.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain

High Temperature: 37.8°F

Low Temperature: 36.1°F

Average Temperature: 36.9°F

Average Humidity: 93%

Precipitation: 0.71 in

Chance of Rain: 86%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 17 mph

UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 3.95 μg/m3

PM10: 4.82 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 197.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 30 mins

Moonrise: 9:27 PM
Moon Transit: 1:57 AM
Moonset: 7:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:27 AM - 3:57 AM
4:16 PM - 6:46 PM

Minor Periods

8:57 PM - 10:27 PM
6:53 AM - 8:23 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 39.3°F

Low Temperature: 34°F

Average Temperature: 36.9°F

Average Humidity: 97%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 67%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 11.2 mph

UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.98 μg/m3

PM10: 10.9 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 203.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 33 mins

Moonrise: 10:32 PM
Moon Transit: 2:40 AM
Moonset: 7:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:10 AM - 4:40 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Minor Periods

10:02 PM - 11:32 PM
7:16 AM - 8:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast

High Temperature: 51.3°F

Low Temperature: 41°F

Average Temperature: 45.3°F

Average Humidity: 92%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 13 mph

UV Index: 2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 10.35 μg/m3

PM10: 11.26 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 189.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins

Moonrise: 11:36 PM
Moon Transit: 3:25 AM
Moonset: 8:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 69.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:55 AM - 5:25 AM
5:47 PM - 8:17 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:43 AM - 9:13 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Freezing fog

High Temperature: 47.7°F

Low Temperature: 27.7°F

Average Temperature: 38.2°F

Average Humidity: 91%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 10.1 mph

UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 12.59 μg/m3

PM10: 13.52 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 263.72 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 11:58 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 38 mins

Moonrise: 12:36 AM
Moon Transit: 4:12 AM
Moonset: 8:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 58.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:42 AM - 6:12 AM
6:35 PM - 9:05 PM

Minor Periods

8:14 AM - 9:44 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 52.6°F

Low Temperature: 41.4°F

Average Temperature: 46.5°F

Average Humidity: 95%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 89%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 8.9 mph

UV Index: 2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.46 μg/m3

PM10: 9.4 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 178.14 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 11:58 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 41 mins

Moonrise: 12:39 AM
Moon Transit: 5:02 AM
Moonset: 9:21 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:32 AM - 7:02 AM
7:25 PM - 9:55 PM

Minor Periods

8:51 AM - 10:21 AM
12:09 AM - 1:39 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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Water Temperature of the Thames River in New London, CT

Current Water Temperature

Today's Tides

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Local Points of Interest

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Weather for New London, Connecticut

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Air Quality

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Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

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Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 12:28PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 10:28PM EST until March 6 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 10:28PM EST until March 6 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

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