Water Temperature of the South Fork American River in Rescue, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 4:45 PM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area; Pilot Hill, CAStation 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
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Blackwood Creek, Idlewild, CA (51.3 mi)
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Sagehen Creek, Truckee, CA (62 mi)
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Incline Creek, Incline Village, NV (65.9 mi)
Maxwell Creek, Saint Helena, CA (72.9 mi)
Weather for Rescue, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 95°F
L: 66°F

Thu
H: 99°F
L: 64°F

Fri
H: 102°F
L: 67°F

Sat
H: 101°F
L: 66°F

Sun
H: 103°F
L: 63°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 8:48 AM
Moonset: 3:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:18 AM - 10:48 AM4:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Minor Periods
3:10 PM - 4:40 PM1:38 AM - 3:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 9 at 11:01AM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Tue June 9, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Tue June 9, 2026, 7:15 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 to 105 expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk on Friday and Saturday. * WHERE...The northern and central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially in those more sensitive to heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot daytime temperatures will occur in other Valley locations as well, though Delta influence will better moderate local temperatures in the remainder of the Valley.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 9:39AM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Tue June 9, 2026, 9:39 AM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 9:45 AM
* Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Heat Advisory issued June 9 at 6:02PM PDT until June 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Tue June 9, 2026, 6:02 PM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 to 105 expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk on Friday and Saturday. * WHERE...The northern and central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially in those more sensitive to heat. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot daytime temperatures will occur in other Valley locations as well, though Delta influence will better moderate local temperatures in the remainder of the Valley.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 9:39AM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Tue June 9, 2026, 9:39 AM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 9:45 AM
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 25 to 50% * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 8:48 AM
Moonset: 3:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:18 AM - 10:48 AM4:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Minor Periods
3:10 PM - 4:40 PM1:38 AM - 3:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 9:39 AM
Moonset: 4:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:18 PM - 7:48 PM9:09 AM - 11:39 AM
Minor Periods
4:25 PM - 5:55 PM2:06 AM - 3:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 10:35 AM
Moonset: 6:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:16 PM - 8:46 PM10:05 AM - 12:35 AM
Minor Periods
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM2:39 AM - 4:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 11:37 AM
Moonset: 7:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:20 PM - 9:50 PM11:07 AM - 1:37 PM
Minor Periods
7:02 PM - 8:32 PM3:21 AM - 4:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:43 AM
Moonset: 8:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:28 PM - 10:58 PM12:13 AM - 2:43 PM
Minor Periods
8:16 PM - 9:46 PM4:15 AM - 5:45 AM
Action Rating: 6 out of 5
