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

Current Water Temperature

56.1°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 3:30 AM PDT

Temperature Locations

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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)
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McKenzie River, Belknap Springs, OR (13.4 mi)
Smith River, Foster, OR (14.5 mi)
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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

36.3°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 33.5°F
Wind: W 3.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.1 mph
Pressure: 30.13 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 2.3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 63°F
L: 45°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 58°F
L: 36°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 73°F
L: 43°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 46°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.85 μg/m3
PM10: 7.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 162.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moonrise: 1:10 AM
Moon Transit: 8:48 AM
Moonset: 4:12 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:18 AM - 10:48 AM
4:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Minor Periods

3:42 PM - 5:12 PM
12:40 AM - 2:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Frost Advisory issued October 14 at 2:36PM PDT until October 15 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Tue October 14, 2025, 2:36 PM
Expires: Wed October 15, 2025, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, East Central Willamette Valley, and Cowlitz County Lowlands. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Nehalem River Valley, including Vernonia and Pittsburg, is the most likely area within the Coast Range to see temperatures fall below freezing. In those areas, there is a 70 to 90% chance of a true freeze, and a nearly 100% chance of frost, so those with agricultural interests or sensitive outdoor plants should take more substantial preventative measures.

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.


Frost Advisory issued October 15 at 2:12AM PDT until October 15 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Wed October 15, 2025, 2:12 AM
Expires: Wed October 15, 2025, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, East Central Willamette Valley, and Cowlitz County Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Nehalem River Valley, including Vernonia and Pittsburg, is the most likely area within the Coast Range to see temperatures fall below freezing. In those areas, there is a 70 to 90% chance of a true freeze, and a nearly 100% chance of frost, so those with agricultural interests or sensitive outdoor plants should take more substantial preventative measures.

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.


Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 51.7°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 0.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.26 μg/m3
PM10: 7.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 142.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moonrise: 1:10 AM
Moon Transit: 8:48 AM
Moonset: 4:12 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:18 AM - 10:48 AM
4:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Minor Periods

3:42 PM - 5:12 PM
12:40 AM - 2:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 48.9°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 0.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.85 μg/m3
PM10: 8.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 2:23 AM
Moon Transit: 9:34 AM
Moonset: 4:33 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 19.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:01 PM - 7:31 PM
9:04 AM - 11:34 AM

Minor Periods

4:03 PM - 5:33 PM
1:53 AM - 3:23 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, October 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 52°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 0.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.84 μg/m3
PM10: 8.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:21 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 3:31 AM
Moon Transit: 10:18 AM
Moonset: 4:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:43 PM - 8:13 PM
9:48 AM - 12:18 AM

Minor Periods

4:22 PM - 5:52 PM
3:01 AM - 4:31 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 54.4°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.3 mph
UV Index: 0.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.79 μg/m3
PM10: 6.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 4:38 AM
Moon Transit: 11:00 AM
Moonset: 5:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:24 PM - 8:54 PM
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Minor Periods

4:38 PM - 6:08 PM
4:08 AM - 5:38 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 43.3°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.5 μg/m3
PM10: 7.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 5:42 AM
Moon Transit: 11:39 AM
Moonset: 5:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:04 PM - 9:34 PM
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM

Minor Periods

4:55 PM - 6:25 PM
5:12 AM - 6:42 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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