Water Temperature of the West Branch Farmington River in Riverton, CT
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Measurement Time: Sunday, April 20, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
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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 / 156 meters
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: 41%
Feels Like: 50.6°F
Wind: NW 17.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 20.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 5.3
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 59°F
L: 42°F

Mon
H: 58°F
L: 34°F

Tue
H: 68°F
L: 47°F

Wed
H: 59°F
L: 40°F

Thu
H: 68°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 101 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 6:40 AM
Moonset: 11:07 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:10 AM - 8:40 AM8:57 PM - 11:27 PM
Minor Periods
10:37 AM - 12:07 AM1:49 AM - 3:19 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 4:00 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent and wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 3:49AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 3:49 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 35 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 3:56AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 3:56 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
Continued dry conditions, with the combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 25 percent and frequent wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread today. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website at... https://portal.ct.gov/deep/forestry/forest-fire/fire-danger- weather-and-reporting.
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 3:49AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 3:49 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values between 15 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 35 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 3:56AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sun April 20, 2025, 3:56 AM
Expires: Sun April 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
Continued dry conditions, with the combination of low relative humidity values between 20 and 25 percent and frequent wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will create an elevated risk for fire spread today. Exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. For more information about wildfire danger and wildfire prevention, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website at... https://portal.ct.gov/deep/forestry/forest-fire/fire-danger- weather-and-reporting.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.8°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 6:40 AM
Moonset: 11:07 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:10 AM - 8:40 AM8:57 PM - 11:27 PM
Minor Periods
10:37 AM - 12:07 AM1:49 AM - 3:19 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.9°F
Average Humidity: 46%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 7:33 AM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 27.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:03 AM - 9:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
11:49 AM - 1:19 PM2:25 AM - 3:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 55.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 8:24 AM
Moonset: 1:32 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:54 AM - 10:24 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:02 PM - 2:32 PM2:56 AM - 4:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.9°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 9:13 AM
Moonset: 2:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:43 AM - 11:13 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:17 PM - 3:47 PM3:22 AM - 4:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.7°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:33 PM - 5:03 PM3:46 AM - 5:16 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5