Water Temperature of the Arkansas River in Rocky Ford, CO

Current Water Temperature

72.3°F

Measurement Time: Friday, June 26, 2026, 4:15 AM MDT

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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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Weather for Rocky Ford, Colorado

Current Weather

73.9°F
Sunny
Sunny
77.5°F
75°F
62%
SSW 4.5 mph
5.1 mph
72.4°F
64°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1017 mbar
5.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 92°F
L: 58°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 100°F
L: 67°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 100°F
L: 73°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 99°F
L: 72°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 96°F
L: 67°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.9 μg/m3
PM10: 6.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 111 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 6:01 PM
Moon Transit: 10:41 PM
Moonset: 2:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:53 AM - 10:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:31 PM - 7:01 PM
2:10 AM - 3:40 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Fire Weather Watch issued June 26 at 10:00AM MDT until June 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 2:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 221. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 10:00AM MDT until June 27 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Expires: Sat June 27, 2026, 2:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 221. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Friday, June 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
92.1°F
58.1°F
73.8°F
63%
0.13 in
57%
0%
21.5 mph
10.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.18 μg/m3
PM10: 13.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 113.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.29 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 6:01 PM
Moon Transit: 10:41 PM
Moonset: 2:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:53 AM - 10:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:31 PM - 7:01 PM
2:10 AM - 3:40 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
100.4°F
66.9°F
84.4°F
31%
0 in
1%
0%
24.8 mph
10.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.6 μg/m3
PM10: 30.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 101.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 7:00 PM
Moon Transit: 11:31 PM
Moonset: 3:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:43 AM - 11:13 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
2:48 AM - 4:18 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
100.3°F
73°F
87.8°F
14%
0 in
1%
0%
22.4 mph
11.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.1 μg/m3
PM10: 35.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 95.88 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 7:53 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:34 AM - 12:04 AM

Minor Periods

7:23 PM - 8:53 PM
3:33 AM - 5:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, June 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
99°F
71.9°F
85.4°F
15%
0 in
1%
0%
27.1 mph
9.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.34 μg/m3
PM10: 24.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 100.06 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 8:41 PM
Moon Transit: 12:23 AM
Moonset: 4:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:25 AM - 12:55 AM

Minor Periods

8:11 PM - 9:41 PM
4:24 AM - 5:54 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95.5°F
67°F
80.9°F
19%
0 in
1%
0%
19.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.29 μg/m3
PM10: 22.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 110.86 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.29 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 9:20 PM
Moon Transit: 1:14 AM
Moonset: 5:51 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:44 AM - 3:14 AM
11:16 AM - 1:46 PM

Minor Periods

8:50 PM - 10:20 PM
5:21 AM - 6:51 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 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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