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

Current Water Temperature

57.0°F

Measurement Time: Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:45 PM PDT

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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

42.4°F
Light sleet
Light sleet
37.8°F
42.4°F
86%
WSW 4.7 mph
5.7 mph
37.8°F
37.8°F
0.02 in
80%
6 mi
1022 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Sat
H: 49°F
L: 35°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 60°F
L: 32°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 64°F
L: 29°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 65°F
L: 31°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 73°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.65 μg/m3
PM10: 1.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 5:06 AM
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 9:09 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:32 PM - 11:02 PM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:39 PM - 10:09 PM
4:36 AM - 6:06 AM

Action Rating: 6 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 15 at 8:54PM PDT until May 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 8:54 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches, highest amounts at Government Camp. 12 to 18 inches of snow expected above 5000 to 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday. * 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
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
48.6°F
35.1°F
43.4°F
86%
0.39 in
92%
0%
6.3 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.39 μg/m3
PM10: 7.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 132.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 5:06 AM
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 9:09 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:32 PM - 11:02 PM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:39 PM - 10:09 PM
4:36 AM - 6:06 AM

Action Rating: 6 out of 5

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
60.1°F
32.1°F
45.2°F
71%
0.07 in
89%
4%
6 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.45 μg/m3
PM10: 3.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 5:49 AM
Moon Transit: 2:05 PM
Moonset: 10:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Minor Periods

9:59 PM - 11:29 PM
5:19 AM - 6:49 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
63.8°F
29.1°F
46.3°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
8.3 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.14 μg/m3
PM10: 5.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 6:47 AM
Moon Transit: 3:12 PM
Moonset: 11:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:42 PM - 5:12 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:17 AM - 7:47 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
65.4°F
31.2°F
47.9°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
7.8 mph
6.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.76 μg/m3
PM10: 7.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 7:57 AM
Moon Transit: 4:17 PM
Moonset: 12:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:47 PM - 6:17 PM

Minor Periods

7:27 AM - 8:57 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72.8°F
34.3°F
48°F
73%
0 in
0%
0%
6.5 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.63 μg/m3
PM10: 7.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 9:15 AM
Moon Transit: 5:19 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:49 PM - 7:19 PM

Minor Periods

8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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