Water Temperature of the Arkansas River in Portland, CO

Current Water Temperature

43.9°F 6.6°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
43.9°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 2:30 AM MST

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Florence, CO; Penrose, CO

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Arkansas River

Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Arkansas River, Cañon City, CO (13.4 mi)
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Arkansas River, Pueblo, CO (24.3 mi)
Arkansas River, Avondale, CO (34.8 mi)
Arkansas River, Manzanola, CO (62.6 mi)
South Platte River, Roxborough Park, CO (71.4 mi)
Arkansas River, Rocky Ford, CO (75.6 mi)
Arkansas River, Granite, CO (81.1 mi)
South Platte River, Englewood, CO (88.2 mi)
Halfmoon Creek, Twin Lakes, CO (91.7 mi)
Purgatoire River, Trinchera, CO (93.7 mi)
Purgatoire River, Kim, CO (94 mi)
South Platte River, Denver, CO (98.4 mi)

Weather for Portland, Colorado

Current Weather

67.3°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 14%
Feels Like: 54.7°F
Wind: WNW 16.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.1 mph
Pressure: 29.89 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 55.1 mi
UV Index: 3.7

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Tue
H: 76°F
L: 35°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 62°F
L: 37°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 68°F
L: 39°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 66°F
L: 45°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 61°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
12.2 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
17.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
83 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
146 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 15m daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:12 AM
Transit 12:51 PM
Moonset 5:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 PM - 2:51 PM
11:56 PM - 2:26 AM

Minor Periods

7:42 AM - 9:12 AM
4:57 PM - 6:27 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 52.9°F
Average Humidity: 29%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 16.6 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
10.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
14.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
155.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 15m daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:12 AM
Transit 12:51 PM
Moonset 5:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 PM - 2:51 PM
11:56 PM - 2:26 AM

Minor Periods

7:42 AM - 9:12 AM
4:57 PM - 6:27 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 48.6°F
Average Humidity: 30%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
6.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
70 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
151.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 13m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:11 AM
Transit 1:42 PM
Moonset 6:14 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:47 AM - 3:17 AM
1:12 PM - 3:42 PM

Minor Periods

8:41 AM - 10:11 AM
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 52.7°F
Average Humidity: 32%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.3 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
68.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
154.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 11m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:50 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:04 AM
Transit 2:34 PM
Moonset 7:06 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:38 AM - 4:08 AM
2:04 PM - 4:34 PM

Minor Periods

9:34 AM - 11:04 AM
6:36 PM - 8:06 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 53.1°F
Average Humidity: 36%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.9 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
159 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 9m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:49 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:50 AM
Transit 3:24 PM
Moonset 8:03 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:30 AM - 5:00 AM
2:54 PM - 5:24 PM

Minor Periods

10:20 AM - 11:50 AM
7:33 PM - 9:03 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.2°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Chance of Rain: 10%
Wind: 9.9 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
70.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
137 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 7m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:48 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:28 AM
Transit 4:13 PM
Moonset 9:03 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:19 AM - 5:49 AM
3:43 PM - 6:13 PM

Minor Periods

10:58 AM - 12:28 PM
8:33 PM - 10:03 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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