Water Temperature of the South Fork American River in Rescue, CA

Current Water Temperature

50.4°F 10.2°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
50.4°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:45 AM PST

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Local Points of Interest

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area; Pilot Hill, CA

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South Fork American River

Station Name: SF AMERICAN R NR PILOT HILL CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 522 feet

Nearest Address:
500 Kanaka Valley Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
El Dorado County

GPS Coordinates: 38.76295708, -121.0082763

Nearby Water Temperatures

North Fork American River, Auburn, CA (8.8 mi)
American River, Folsom, CA (9.3 mi)
Cache Creek, Yolo, CA (43.1 mi)
Sacramento River, Walnut Grove, CA (44.5 mi)
Sacramento River, Walnut Grove, CA (45.7 mi)
Sacramento River, Meridian, CA (47.1 mi)
Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Chennel, Rio Vista, CA (51.1 mi)
Blackwood Creek, Idlewild, CA (51.3 mi)
General Creek, Tahoma, CA (51.8 mi)
Upper Truckee River, South Lake Tahoe, CA (55.8 mi)
Trout Creek, South Lake Tahoe, CA (56.8 mi)
Sagehen Creek, Truckee, CA (62 mi)
Third Creek, Incline Village, NV (65.9 mi)
Incline Creek, Incline Village, NV (65.9 mi)
Maxwell Creek, Saint Helena, CA (72.9 mi)

Weather for Rescue, California

Current Weather

72°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 41%
Feels Like: 69.4°F
Wind: W 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.5 mph
Pressure: 30.07 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 27.4 mi
UV Index: 3.9

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 77°F
L: 54°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 74°F
L: 52°F
Moderate Rain Showers
Fri
H: 67°F
L: 49°F
Light Drizzle
Sat
H: 62°F
L: 48°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 65°F
L: 50°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
7.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
60 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
16.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
162 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 11m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:19 AM
Transit 1:49 PM
Moonset 6:18 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:53 AM - 3:23 AM
1:19 PM - 3:49 PM

Minor Periods

8:49 AM - 10:19 AM
5:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 63.3°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.6 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
12.8 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
13.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
31.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
30.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
180.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 11m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:19 AM
Transit 1:49 PM
Moonset 6:18 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:53 AM - 3:23 AM
1:19 PM - 3:49 PM

Minor Periods

8:49 AM - 10:19 AM
5:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 62.6°F
Average Humidity: 37%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
12.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
13.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
38.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
31.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
166.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 9m daylight
Sunrise 6:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 4:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:12 AM
Transit 2:40 PM
Moonset 7:11 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
2:10 PM - 4:40 PM

Minor Periods

9:42 AM - 11:12 AM
6:41 PM - 8:11 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 54.9°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 99%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
9.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
11.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
50.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
20.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
133.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 7m daylight
Sunrise 6:45 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 4:52 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:57 AM
Transit 3:31 PM
Moonset 8:09 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:36 AM - 5:06 AM
3:01 PM - 5:31 PM

Minor Periods

10:27 AM - 11:57 AM
7:39 PM - 9:09 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 53.8°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 58%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
12 μg/m³
Good
PM10
16.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
53.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
17.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
138.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 5m daylight
Sunrise 6:46 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:35 AM
Transit 4:19 PM
Moonset 9:09 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:25 AM - 5:55 AM
3:49 PM - 6:19 PM

Minor Periods

11:05 AM - 12:35 PM
8:39 PM - 10:09 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 56.7°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 80%
Wind: 5.5 mph
UV Index: 3.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
12.4 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
14.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
33 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
21.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
128.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 4m daylight
Sunrise 6:47 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 4:51 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:08 PM
Transit 5:05 PM
Moonset 10:10 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:12 AM - 6:42 AM
4:35 PM - 7:05 PM

Minor Periods

11:38 AM - 1:08 PM
9:40 PM - 11:10 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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