Water Temperature of the West Branch Farmington River in Riverton, CT
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 3:00 AM EST
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Station Name: WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 512 feet
Nearest Address:
99 Main St
Riverton, CT 06065
Litchfield County
GPS Coordinates: 41.9628729, -73.017606
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Weather for Riverton, Connecticut
Current Weather
Humidity: 56%
Heat Index: 19.1°F
Feels Like: 5.6°F
Wind: W 8.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 23 mph
Wind Chill: 5.6°F
Dew Point: 5.6°F
Chance of Precipitation: 10%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 22°F
L: 19°F

Wed
H: 33°F
L: 21°F

Thu
H: 25°F
L: 13°F

Fri
H: 24°F
L: 12°F

Sat
H: 27°F
L: 16°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:30 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 8:29 PM
Moonset: 3:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:51 AM - 12:21 AM7:59 PM - 10:29 PM
Minor Periods
12:18 AM - 1:48 PM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:00PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Litchfield and Southern Litchfield Counties. In New York, Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, Eastern Greene, Eastern Ulster, Western Columbia, and Western Dutchess Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:11AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:11 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds continue today, especially across the eastern Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern Taconics, and southern Vermont. Blowing and drifting snow will occur today due to these gusty winds, where treated roadways can be re-covered in snow.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 12:39PM EST until December 31 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:39 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 2:50AM EST until December 31 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 2:50 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, all of Massachusetts except for the east slopes of the Berkshires and Northern Worcester County, and Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:16AM EST until December 30 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:16 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:50AM EST until December 30 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:50 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 12:39PM EST until December 31 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:39 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Worcester, Northern Middlesex, Western Franklin, Western Hampden, and Western Hampshire MA Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 12:39PM EST until December 31 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:39 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Worcester, Eastern Franklin, Eastern Hampden, and Eastern Hampshire MA Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 2:50AM EST until December 31 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 2:50 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Worcester, Northern Middlesex, Western Franklin, Western Hampden, and Western Hampshire Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:00PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:00 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northern Berkshire and Southern Berkshire Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 21.6°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 18.6 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:30 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 8:29 PM
Moonset: 3:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:51 AM - 12:21 AM7:59 PM - 10:29 PM
Minor Periods
12:18 AM - 1:48 PM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 25.2°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 4:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 9:31 PM
Moonset: 4:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:51 AM - 1:21 PM9:01 PM - 11:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:59 AM - 2:29 PM3:54 AM - 5:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 20.3°F
Average Humidity: 57%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 4:32 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 10:37 PM
Moonset: 5:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:56 AM - 2:26 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:53 PM - 3:23 PM5:13 AM - 6:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 17.9°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 4:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 11:44 PM
Moonset: 6:55 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:03 PM - 3:33 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:59 PM - 4:29 PM6:25 AM - 7:55 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 20.4°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:53 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:08 PM - 4:38 PM
Minor Periods
4:16 PM - 5:46 PM7:23 AM - 8:53 AM
Action Rating: 6 out of 5
