Water Temperature of the Housatonic River in New Milford, CT
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Measurement Time: Thursday, October 11, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
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Station Name: HOUSATONIC RIVER NEAR NEW MILFORD, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 223 feet / 68 meters
Nearest Address:
199 Boardman Rd
New Milford, CT 06776
Litchfield County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5931499, -73.4495669
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Weather for New Milford, Connecticut
Current Weather

Humidity: 63%
Feels Like: 66.9°F
Wind: E 9.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 1.3
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 79°F
L: 62°F

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 75°F
L: 58°F

Sun
H: 88°F
L: 65°F

Mon
H: 83°F
L: 62°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 2:16 PM
Moonset: 10:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:33 AM - 6:03 AM1:46 PM - 4:16 PM
Minor Periods
9:40 PM - 11:10 PM5:42 AM - 7:12 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 4:11AM EDT until June 27 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 4:11 AM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 4:11AM EDT until June 27 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 4:11 AM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 4:11AM EDT until June 27 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 4:11 AM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 4:11AM EDT until June 27 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 4:11 AM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 26 at 4:11AM EDT until June 27 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Thu June 26, 2025, 4:11 AM
Expires: Fri June 27, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 3 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.1°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 2:16 PM
Moonset: 10:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:33 AM - 6:03 AM1:46 PM - 4:16 PM
Minor Periods
9:40 PM - 11:10 PM5:42 AM - 7:12 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.2°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 3:12 PM
Moonset: 10:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:32 AM - 7:02 AM2:42 PM - 5:12 PM
Minor Periods
10:15 PM - 11:45 PM6:57 AM - 8:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.4°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 4:03 PM
Moonset: 11:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:26 AM - 7:56 AM3:33 PM - 6:03 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:12 AM - 9:42 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.7°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 4:49 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:14 AM - 8:44 AM4:19 PM - 6:49 PM
Minor Periods
9:22 AM - 10:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.4°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 5:32 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 21.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:57 AM - 9:27 AM5:02 PM - 7:32 PM
Minor Periods
10:28 AM - 11:58 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5