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

Current Water Temperature

41.9°F

Measurement Time: Friday, January 23, 2026, 11:30 AM PST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

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

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

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

GPS Coordinates: 44.13595817, -122.248391

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blue River Lake, Blue River, OR (4.6 mi)
Blue River, Blue River, OR (4.6 mi)
North Fork Quartz Creek, Blue River, OR (4.7 mi)
Lookout Creek, Blue River, OR (5.1 mi)
Blue River, Blue River, OR (5.7 mi)
South Fork McKenzie River, Rainbow, OR (6.3 mi)
McKenzie River, Vida, OR (11 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 mi)
McKenzie River, Clear Lake, OR (20 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

18.1°F
Light snow
Light snow
9°F
37.9°F
92%
E 6.7 mph
14.1 mph
36.7°F
17.7°F
0 in
100%
8 mi
1025 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 51°F
L: 35°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 53°F
L: 27°F
Cloudy
Sun
H: 50°F
L: 34°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 49°F
L: 38°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 56°F
L: 28°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.55 μg/m3
PM10: 2.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 9:52 AM
Moon Transit: 6:54 AM
Moonset: 10:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:24 AM - 8:54 AM
6:24 AM - 8:54 AM

Minor Periods

10:20 PM - 11:50 PM
9:22 AM - 10:52 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 12:51PM PST until January 24 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures and wind chills as low as 15 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit expected. * WHERE...The Lower Elevations of Northwest Oregon, and The Lower Elevations of Southwest Washington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
51.4°F
35.1°F
40.7°F
55%
0 in
0%
0%
7.2 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.22 μg/m3
PM10: 5.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 224.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:20 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 9:52 AM
Moon Transit: 6:54 AM
Moonset: 10:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:24 AM - 8:54 AM
6:24 AM - 8:54 AM

Minor Periods

10:20 PM - 11:50 PM
9:22 AM - 10:52 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
53.4°F
27.1°F
39.9°F
38%
0 in
0%
0%
6.7 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.71 μg/m3
PM10: 3.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 10:12 AM
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 12:05 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:42 AM - 11:12 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
49.8°F
34°F
38.7°F
30%
0 in
0%
0%
5.4 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.27 μg/m3
PM10: 2.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 166.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 10:35 AM
Moon Transit: 5:50 PM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:28 AM - 2:58 AM
5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

Minor Periods

10:05 AM - 11:35 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, January 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
48.9°F
37.6°F
41.4°F
33%
0 in
0%
0%
4.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.21 μg/m3
PM10: 3.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.12 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 11:02 AM
Moon Transit: 6:44 PM
Moonset: 1:22 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:19 AM - 3:49 AM
6:14 PM - 8:44 PM

Minor Periods

10:32 AM - 12:02 AM
12:52 AM - 2:22 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
56.1°F
28.3°F
37.2°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
6.3 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.2 μg/m3
PM10: 5.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.86 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 11:37 AM
Moon Transit: 7:43 PM
Moonset: 2:42 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:14 AM - 4:44 AM
7:13 PM - 9:43 PM

Minor Periods

11:07 AM - 12:37 AM
2:12 AM - 3:42 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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