Water Temperature of the Arkansas River in Rocky Ford, CO

Current Water Temperature

53.4°F 11.9°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
53.4°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: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:15 AM MST

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Arkansas River

Station Name: ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR ROCKY FORD, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,137 feet

Nearest Address:
21697 State Hwy 266
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
Otero County

GPS Coordinates: 38.06528559, -103.6860593

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Fountain Creek, Pueblo, CO (52 mi)
Fountain Creek, Fountain, CO (64.9 mi)
Arkansas River, Portland, CO (75.6 mi)
Arkansas River, Cañon City, CO (89 mi)
South Platte River, Roxborough Park, CO (122.3 mi)
South Platte River, Englewood, CO (131.3 mi)
South Platte River, Denver, CO (138.7 mi)

Weather for Rocky Ford, Colorado

Current Weather

65.8°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 31%
Feels Like: 60.8°F
Wind: SSE 3.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.3 mph
Pressure: 29.98 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 36.8 mi
UV Index: 3.4

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 66°F
L: 31°F
Fog
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 34°F
Dense Drizzle
Sat
H: 60°F
L: 32°F
Light Rain Showers
Sun
H: 50°F
L: 44°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 59°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
4.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
92 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
148 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 12m daylight
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:57 AM
Transit 2:28 PM
Moonset 7:02 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:33 AM - 4:03 AM
1:58 PM - 4:28 PM

Minor Periods

9:27 AM - 10:57 AM
6:32 PM - 8:02 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 46°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
54.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
174.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 12m daylight
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:38 AM
Sunset 4:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 9:57 AM
Transit 2:28 PM
Moonset 7:02 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:33 AM - 4:03 AM
1:58 PM - 4:28 PM

Minor Periods

9:27 AM - 10:57 AM
6:32 PM - 8:02 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 44.2°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
19.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
52.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
156.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 10m daylight
Sunrise 6:34 AM
Solar Noon 11:39 AM
Sunset 4:44 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:43 AM
Transit 3:19 PM
Moonset 7:59 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:24 AM - 4:54 AM
2:49 PM - 5:19 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 AM - 11:43 AM
7:29 PM - 8:59 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Dense Drizzle
Average Temperature: 46.4°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 58%
Wind: 24.8 mph
UV Index: 3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
15.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
133.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 9m daylight
Sunrise 6:35 AM
Solar Noon 11:39 AM
Sunset 4:44 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:22 AM
Transit 4:08 PM
Moonset 8:59 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:14 AM - 5:44 AM
3:38 PM - 6:08 PM

Minor Periods

10:52 AM - 12:22 PM
8:29 PM - 9:59 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Rain Showers
Average Temperature: 47.8°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 23%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
40 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
141 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 7m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:39 AM
Sunset 4:43 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 11:55 AM
Transit 4:54 PM
Moonset 10:00 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:01 AM - 6:31 AM
4:24 PM - 6:54 PM

Minor Periods

11:25 AM - 12:55 PM
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 49.8°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.2 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
38.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
148.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 5m daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:39 AM
Sunset 4:42 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:24 PM
Transit 5:38 PM
Moonset 11:01 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:46 AM - 7:16 AM
5:08 PM - 7:38 PM

Minor Periods

11:54 AM - 1:24 PM
10:31 PM - 12:01 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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