Water Temperature of the South Fork American River in Rescue, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 12:45 PM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area; Pilot Hill, CASponsored Content
Station Name: SF AMERICAN R NR PILOT HILL CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 522 feet / 159 meters
Nearest Address:
500 Kanaka Valley Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
El Dorado County
GPS Coordinates: 38.76295708, -121.0082763
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Weather for Rescue, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 35%
Feels Like: 83.2°F
Wind: SSW 8.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 12 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.4
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 90°F
L: 60°F

Thu
H: 89°F
L: 60°F

Fri
H: 89°F
L: 60°F

Sat
H: 90°F
L: 63°F

Sun
H: 96°F
L: 65°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 8:32 PM
Moonset: 2:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:27 AM - 5:57 AM8:02 PM - 10:32 PM
Minor Periods
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM1:34 AM - 3:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 5:17PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 5:17 PM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
At 516 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Ebbetts Pass, or 10 miles northeast of Lake Alpine. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ebbetts Pass, Lookout Peak, and Hermit Valley Basin.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 5:17PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 5:17 PM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
At 516 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Ebbetts Pass, or 10 miles northeast of Lake Alpine. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ebbetts Pass, Lookout Peak, and Hermit Valley Basin.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 5:17PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 5:17 PM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
At 516 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Ebbetts Pass, or 10 miles northeast of Lake Alpine. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ebbetts Pass, Lookout Peak, and Hermit Valley Basin.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 5:17PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 5:17 PM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
At 516 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Ebbetts Pass, or 10 miles northeast of Lake Alpine. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ebbetts Pass, Lookout Peak, and Hermit Valley Basin.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Special Weather Statement issued June 4 at 5:17PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 5:17 PM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
At 516 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Ebbetts Pass, or 10 miles northeast of Lake Alpine. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ebbetts Pass, Lookout Peak, and Hermit Valley Basin.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.6°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 8:32 PM
Moonset: 2:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:27 AM - 5:57 AM8:02 PM - 10:32 PM
Minor Periods
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM1:34 AM - 3:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.2°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 9:11 PM
Moonset: 2:25 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:07 AM - 6:37 AM8:41 PM - 11:11 PM
Minor Periods
2:59 PM - 4:29 PM1:55 AM - 3:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.7°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 9:52 PM
Moonset: 2:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:46 AM - 7:16 AM9:22 PM - 11:52 PM
Minor Periods
3:59 PM - 5:29 PM2:15 AM - 3:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.2°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 10:35 PM
Moonset: 3:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:28 AM - 7:58 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM2:38 AM - 4:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.7°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 11:21 PM
Moonset: 3:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:12 AM - 8:42 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:02 PM - 7:32 PM3:04 AM - 4:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5