Water Temperature of the Connecticut River in Old Lyme, CT
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, May 18, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
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

Mon
H: 83°F
L: 62°F

Tue
H: 75°F
L: 60°F

Wed
H: 79°F
L: 58°F

Thu
H: 64°F
L: 53°F

Fri
H: 62°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 107 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 10:56 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:07 AM - 6:37 AM2:13 PM - 4:43 PM
Minor Periods
10:26 PM - 11:56 PM6:01 AM - 7:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued May 18 at 9:44AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:44 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:00 PM
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Fairfield, New Haven, and Middlesex, remains in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening. 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
Air Quality Alert issued May 18 at 9:40AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:40 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:00 PM
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Fairfield, New Haven, and Middlesex, remains in effect until 11 PM EDT this evening. 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
Air Quality Alert issued May 18 at 8:48AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 8:48 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:00 PM
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Fairfield, New Haven, and Middlesex, until 11 PM EDT this evening. 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
Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 12:57PM EDT until May 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:57 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 96 expected. * WHERE...Much of Southern New England, except for the eastern slopes of the Berkshires, the Rhode Island and Massachusetts South Coast, Cape Cod and the Islands. * WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures, a moderate degree of humidity with little relief Tuesday night may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is the first multi-day period of hot temperatures. Those not yet accustomed to hot temperatures with a moderate degree of humidity should take appropriate heat-related precautions.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives, neighbors and pets. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Air Quality Alert issued May 18 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 11:00 PM
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has issued an Air Quality Alert Day for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Tuesday. An Air Quality Alert means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region are expected to reach unhealthy levels. For additional information, please visit the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management website at: https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/air- resources/air-quality-forecast
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 10:56 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:07 AM - 6:37 AM2:13 PM - 4:43 PM
Minor Periods
10:26 PM - 11:56 PM6:01 AM - 7:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 3:49 PM
Moonset: 11:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:14 AM - 7:44 AM3:19 PM - 5:49 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 4:51 PM
Moonset: 12:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:18 AM - 8:48 AM4:21 PM - 6:51 PM
Minor Periods
8:26 AM - 9:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 5:47 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:17 AM - 9:47 AM5:17 PM - 7:47 PM
Minor Periods
9:44 AM - 11:14 AM12:05 AM - 1:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 6:38 PM
Moonset: 1:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:10 AM - 10:40 AM6:08 PM - 8:38 PM
Minor Periods
10:59 AM - 12:29 AM12:38 AM - 2:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
