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

Current Water Temperature

51.4°F 10.8°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
51.4°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: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3:45 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

61.3°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 69%
Feels Like: 58.8°F
Wind: WSW 7 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.8 mph
Pressure: 29.93 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 2%
Visibility: 16 mi
UV Index: 3.6

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Sat
H: 62°F
L: 49°F
Moderate Rain
Sun
H: 62°F
L: 50°F
Slight Rain
Mon
H: 57°F
L: 44°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 57°F
L: 42°F
Moderate Rain
Wed
H: 55°F
L: 46°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
10.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
15 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
75 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
120 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
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 54.9°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 7.7 mph
UV Index: 3.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
12.9 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
15.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
49.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
18.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
142.9 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: Moderate Rain
Average Temperature: 54.3°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 74%
Wind: 12.4 mph
UV Index: 3.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
14.7 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
18.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
37.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
20.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
131.9 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
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Slight Rain
Average Temperature: 50.2°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 90%
Wind: 9.5 mph
UV Index: 3.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
12.7 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
15.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
42.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
22.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
158.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 2m daylight
Sunrise 6:48 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 4:50 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:36 PM
Transit 5:50 PM
Moonset 11:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:58 AM - 7:28 AM
5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

Minor Periods

12:06 PM - 1:36 PM
10:42 PM - 12:12 AM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 47.8°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 28%
Wind: 6.2 mph
UV Index: 3.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
14.9 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
16.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
41.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
18.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
162.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 0m daylight
Sunrise 6:49 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:49 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:00 PM
Transit 6:32 PM
Moonset 1:26 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:41 AM - 8:11 AM
6:02 PM - 8:32 PM

Minor Periods

12:56 AM - 2:26 AM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Rain
Average Temperature: 50°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Chance of Rain: 95%
Wind: 23.6 mph
UV Index: 1.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
8.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
10 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
131.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 58m daylight
Sunrise 6:50 AM
Solar Noon 11:49 AM
Sunset 4:48 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 1:23 PM
Transit 7:15 PM
Moonset 12:14 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:24 AM - 8:54 AM
6:45 PM - 9:15 PM

Minor Periods

12:53 PM - 2:23 PM
11:44 PM - 1:14 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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