Water Temperature of the Arkansas River in Rocky Ford, CO

Current Water Temperature

59.0°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 12:15 PM 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

72°F
Clear
Clear
71.9°F
66°F
13%
WNW 11.9 mph
22.3 mph
66.5°F
13°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 78°F
L: 24°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 77°F
L: 37°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 79°F
L: 37°F
Cloudy
Sun
H: 47°F
L: 28°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 51°F
L: 26°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.95 μg/m3
PM10: 79.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 3:27 AM
Moon Transit: 7:56 AM
Moonset: 12:27 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:26 AM - 9:56 AM
5:58 PM - 8:28 PM

Minor Periods

11:57 AM - 1:27 PM
2:57 AM - 4:27 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Red Flag Warning issued March 12 at 12:31AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 4:45 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232 and 233. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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.


Red Flag Warning issued March 12 at 11:36AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:45 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 8 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232 and 233. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 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 March 12 at 11:36AM MDT until March 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:45 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 8 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232 and 233. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 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.


Fire Weather Watch issued March 12 at 11:36AM MDT until March 14 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:45 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 8 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 231, 232 and 233. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 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 March 12 at 12:31AM MDT until March 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 4:45 PM

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 this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 234, 235, 236 and 237. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 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.
Thursday, March 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.3°F
24.4°F
50.7°F
31%
0 in
0%
0%
15 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.55 μg/m3
PM10: 32.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 3:27 AM
Moon Transit: 7:56 AM
Moonset: 12:27 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:26 AM - 9:56 AM
5:58 PM - 8:28 PM

Minor Periods

11:57 AM - 1:27 PM
2:57 AM - 4:27 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.6°F
37.4°F
57.7°F
26%
0 in
0%
0%
14.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.3 μg/m3
PM10: 49.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 121.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 4:13 AM
Moon Transit: 8:47 AM
Moonset: 1:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:17 AM - 10:47 AM
6:49 PM - 9:19 PM

Minor Periods

12:57 AM - 2:27 PM
3:43 AM - 5:13 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.6°F
36.5°F
58.1°F
26%
0 in
0%
0%
25.9 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.4 μg/m3
PM10: 36.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 114.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 4:51 AM
Moon Transit: 9:38 AM
Moonset: 2:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:39 PM - 10:09 PM
9:08 AM - 11:38 AM

Minor Periods

2:02 PM - 3:32 PM
4:21 AM - 5:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
46.6°F
27.9°F
40.3°F
31%
0 in
0%
0%
40.3 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.42 μg/m3
PM10: 52.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.44 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 5:24 AM
Moon Transit: 10:27 AM
Moonset: 3:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:28 PM - 10:58 PM
9:57 AM - 12:27 AM

Minor Periods

3:07 PM - 4:37 PM
4:54 AM - 6:24 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
51.3°F
25.7°F
37.6°F
27%
0 in
0%
0%
8.7 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.37 μg/m3
PM10: 26.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.59 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 5:53 AM
Moon Transit: 11:14 AM
Moonset: 4:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:14 PM - 11:44 PM
10:44 AM - 1:14 PM

Minor Periods

4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
5:23 AM - 6:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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