Water Temperature of the St. Johns River in Palatka, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:15 PM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Murphy Island; Satsuma, FLStation Name: ST. JOHNS R AT BUFFALO BLUFF NEAR SATSUMA, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 36 feet
Nearest Address:
Satsuma Bridge
Palatka, FL 32177
Putnam County
GPS Coordinates: 29.5963582, -81.683138
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Weather for Palatka, Florida
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 48°F
L: 24°F

Mon
H: 56°F
L: 25°F

Tue
H: 59°F
L: 36°F

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 42°F

Thu
H: 59°F
L: 41°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 6:05 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 12:04 AM
Moonset: 7:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:12 PM - 3:42 PM
Minor Periods
5:31 PM - 7:01 PM6:41 AM - 8:11 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Freeze Warning issued February 1 at 5:08AM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:08 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 5:08AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:08 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued February 1 at 5:08AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:08 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 5:08AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:08 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 17. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 12:29PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, a hard freeze with temperatures as low as 21 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued February 1 at 12:29PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, a hard freeze with temperatures as low as 21 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 degrees could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued February 1 at 5:08AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:08 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 5:08AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:08 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued February 1 at 5:08AM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:08 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 5:08AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 5:08 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above. For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 18. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21 expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the first Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 6:05 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 12:04 AM
Moonset: 7:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:12 PM - 3:42 PM
Minor Periods
5:31 PM - 7:01 PM6:41 AM - 8:11 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 6:06 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 1:00 AM
Moonset: 7:50 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 AM2:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Minor Periods
6:37 PM - 8:07 PM7:20 AM - 8:50 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 6:06 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 1:49 AM
Moonset: 8:24 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:19 AM - 3:49 AM2:51 PM - 5:21 PM
Minor Periods
7:40 PM - 9:10 PM7:54 AM - 9:24 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 2:35 AM
Moonset: 8:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:05 AM - 4:35 AM3:36 PM - 6:06 PM
Minor Periods
8:39 PM - 10:09 PM8:24 AM - 9:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 3:19 AM
Moonset: 9:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:49 AM - 5:19 AM4:19 PM - 6:49 PM
Minor Periods
9:36 PM - 11:06 PM8:52 AM - 10:22 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
