Water Temperature of the South Fork McKenzie River in Rainbow, OR

Current Water Temperature

45.7°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, December 21, 2025, 2:30 AM PST

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Local Points of Interest

Cougar Creek; Cougar Falls; Cougar Reservoir; Willamette National Forest

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South Fork McKenzie River

Station Name: SOUTH FORK MCKENZIE RIVER NEAR RAINBOW, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,447 feet / 441 meters

Nearest Address:
Natl Forest Develop Road 19 Rd
Rainbow, OR 97488
Lane County

GPS Coordinates: 44.13595817, -122.248391

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Blue River, Blue River, OR (5.7 mi)
South Fork McKenzie River, Rainbow, OR (6.3 mi)
McKenzie River, Vida, OR (11.0 mi)
McKenzie River, Belknap Springs, OR (13.4 mi)
Smith River, Foster, OR (14.5 mi)
McKenzie River, Belknap Springs, OR (14.8 mi)
Smith River, Belknap Springs, OR (17.0 mi)
McKenzie River, Clear Lake, OR (20.0 mi)
South Santiam River, Cascadia, OR (21.6 mi)
Middle Santiam River, Foster, OR (26.2 mi)
McKenzie River, Walterville, OR (26.3 mi)

Weather for Rainbow, Oregon

Current Weather

34.3°F
Light snow
Conditions: Light snow
Humidity: 93%
Feels Like: 33.1°F
Wind: SW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Pressure: 29.76 in
Precipitation: 0.09 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 4 mi
UV Index: 0.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Sun
H: 44°F
L: 37°F
Heavy rain
Mon
H: 40°F
L: 37°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 45°F
L: 26°F
Fog
Wed
H: 41°F
L: 25°F
Mist
Thu
H: 42°F
L: 25°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.25 μg/m3
PM10: 5.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 205.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:41 AM
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 9:24 AM
Moon Transit: 1:38 PM
Moonset: 5:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
1:08 PM - 3:38 PM

Minor Periods

5:27 PM - 6:57 PM
8:54 AM - 10:24 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 20 at 12:29PM PST until December 22 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sat December 20, 2025, 12:29 PM
Expires: Sun December 21, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 11 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 21 at 4:24AM PST until December 22 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sun December 21, 2025, 4:24 AM
Expires: Sun December 21, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map
Sunday, December 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 40.1°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 90%
Wind: 4.3 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.37 μg/m3
PM10: 4.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 199.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:41 AM
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 9:24 AM
Moon Transit: 1:38 PM
Moonset: 5:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
1:08 PM - 3:38 PM

Minor Periods

5:27 PM - 6:57 PM
8:54 AM - 10:24 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, December 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 37.9°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 4.7 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.15 μg/m3
PM10: 3.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:07 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 9:58 AM
Moon Transit: 2:28 PM
Moonset: 7:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:58 PM - 4:28 PM

Minor Periods

6:35 PM - 8:05 PM
9:28 AM - 10:58 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 37.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 3.8 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.6 μg/m3
PM10: 6.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 4:35 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 10:25 AM
Moon Transit: 3:15 PM
Moonset: 8:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Minor Periods

7:45 PM - 9:15 PM
9:55 AM - 11:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 31.7°F
Average Humidity: 97%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.32 μg/m3
PM10: 5.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 4:35 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 10:48 AM
Moon Transit: 4:01 PM
Moonset: 9:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:31 PM - 6:01 PM

Minor Periods

8:55 PM - 10:25 PM
10:18 AM - 11:48 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mist
Average Temperature: 30.3°F
Average Humidity: 96%
Chance of Rain: 75%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.97 μg/m3
PM10: 9.43 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 4:36 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 11:08 AM
Moon Transit: 4:45 PM
Moonset: 10:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Minor Periods

10:06 PM - 11:36 PM
10:38 AM - 12:08 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 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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