Water Temperature of the Arkansas River in Portland, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:30 AM MDT
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Local Points of Interest
Florence, CO; Penrose, COStation Name: ARKANSAS RIVER AT PORTLAND, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,043 feet
Nearest Address:
State Hwy 120
Portland, CO 81226
Fremont County
GPS Coordinates: 38.38833418, -105.0160961
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Weather for Portland, Colorado
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 93°F
L: 54°F

Sat
H: 93°F
L: 55°F

Sun
H: 92°F
L: 60°F

Mon
H: 93°F
L: 58°F

Tue
H: 92°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 154 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 9:12 AM
Moonset: 4:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 AM - 11:12 AM7:08 PM - 9:38 PM
Minor Periods
4:29 PM - 5:59 PM1:07 AM - 2:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flash Flood Watch issued July 10 at 1:54AM MDT until July 10 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 1:54 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall will be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...The Aspen Acres Burn Scar in Pueblo County. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through 8 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar will be possible during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Locations near Wetmore and Colorado City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flash Flood Watch issued July 10 at 9:32AM MDT until July 10 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 9:32 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall will be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...The Aspen Acres Burn Scar in Pueblo County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar will be possible during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Locations near Wetmore and Colorado City. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Air Quality Alert issued July 10 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 9:10 AM
Expires: Sat July 11, 2026, 9:00 AM
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Pueblo and Custer Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Pueblo and Westcliffe. WHEN...900 AM Friday July 10 to 900 AM Saturday July 11 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres wildfire will be possible within the advisory area through at least Saturday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Flash Flood Watch issued July 10 at 1:54AM MDT until July 10 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 1:54 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall will be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...The Aspen Acres Burn Scar including the Wet Mountains Above 6300 Feet. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through 8 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar could occur during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Rye, San Isabel, and Beulah. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flash Flood Watch issued July 10 at 9:32AM MDT until July 10 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Effective: Fri July 10, 2026, 9:32 AM
Expires: Fri July 10, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall will be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar. * WHERE...The Aspen Acres Burn Scar including the Wet Mountains Above 6300 Feet. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar could occur during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting the potential for heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Rye, San Isabel, and Beulah. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 9:12 AM
Moonset: 4:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 AM - 11:12 AM7:08 PM - 9:38 PM
Minor Periods
4:29 PM - 5:59 PM1:07 AM - 2:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 10:15 AM
Moonset: 6:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:12 PM - 10:42 PM9:45 AM - 12:15 AM
Minor Periods
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM1:54 AM - 3:24 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 11:22 AM
Moonset: 7:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:20 PM - 11:50 PM10:52 AM - 1:22 PM
Minor Periods
6:51 PM - 8:21 PM2:52 AM - 4:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:28 AM
Moonset: 8:19 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:58 AM - 2:28 PM
Minor Periods
7:49 PM - 9:19 PM4:02 AM - 5:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.14 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:32 PM
Moonset: 9:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:02 PM - 3:32 PM
Minor Periods
8:34 PM - 10:04 PM5:19 AM - 6:49 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
