Water Temperature of the Connecticut River in Old Lyme, CT
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:45 PM EDT
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Ferry Landing State ParkStation Name: CONNECTICUT RIVER AT OLD LYME, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet
Nearest Address:
336 Ferry Rd
Old Lyme, CT 06371
New London County
GPS Coordinates: 41.3125983, -72.3459166
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Weather for Old Lyme, Connecticut
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 94°F
L: 70°F

Thu
H: 100°F
L: 73°F

Fri
H: 90°F
L: 74°F

Sat
H: 88°F
L: 69°F

Sun
H: 83°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 6:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:24 AM - 3:54 AM4:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Minor Periods
9:26 PM - 10:56 PM6:01 AM - 7:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 1 at 3:25PM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 3:25 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 103 possible. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Nassau, and Southwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
An Extreme Heat Warning means that the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 105 degrees or greater. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1. An Extreme Heat Watch means that the combination of heat and humidity could create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 3:25PM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 3:25 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 103 possible. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Nassau, and Southwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
An Extreme Heat Warning means that the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 105 degrees or greater. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members 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! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1. An Extreme Heat Watch means that the combination of heat and humidity could create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 3:22PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 3:22 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 11:00 PM
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Southern New London. from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Thursday. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 6:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:24 AM - 3:54 AM4:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Minor Periods
9:26 PM - 10:56 PM6:01 AM - 7:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 2:42 AM
Moonset: 7:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:12 AM - 4:42 AM5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Minor Periods
9:54 PM - 11:24 PM7:05 AM - 8:35 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 139.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 3:27 AM
Moonset: 8:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:57 AM - 5:27 AM5:45 PM - 8:15 PM
Minor Periods
10:17 PM - 11:47 PM8:11 AM - 9:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 128.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 4:11 AM
Moonset: 9:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:41 AM - 6:11 AM6:28 PM - 8:58 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 4:54 AM
Moonset: 10:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:24 AM - 6:54 AM7:11 PM - 9:41 PM
Minor Periods
10:20 AM - 11:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
