Water Temperature of the Arkansas River in Rocky Ford, CO

Current Water Temperature

49.5°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1:15 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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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

44.1°F
Sunny
Sunny
39.6°F
45.8°F
76%
W 7.8 mph
10.2 mph
44°F
37.1°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1023 mbar
1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 72°F
L: 38°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 78°F
L: 54°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 76°F
L: 55°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 63°F
L: 36°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 69°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.35 μg/m3
PM10: 11.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 132 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 9:15 PM
Moon Transit: 1:11 AM
Moonset: 6:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:41 AM - 3:11 AM
11:12 AM - 1:42 PM

Minor Periods

8:45 PM - 10:15 PM
5:34 AM - 7:04 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Frost Advisory issued May 1 at 6:56PM MDT until May 2 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 6:56 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 29 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...All the southeast Colorado Plains. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 2:03AM MDT until May 2 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 2:03 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 29 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Colorado. * WHEN...Until 8 AM MDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold!
Saturday, May 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72°F
38.3°F
55.8°F
45%
0 in
0%
0%
10.5 mph
8.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.71 μg/m3
PM10: 10.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 9:15 PM
Moon Transit: 1:11 AM
Moonset: 6:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:41 AM - 3:11 AM
11:12 AM - 1:42 PM

Minor Periods

8:45 PM - 10:15 PM
5:34 AM - 7:04 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.3°F
53.7°F
67°F
22%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.53 μg/m3
PM10: 25.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 10:15 PM
Moon Transit: 2:00 AM
Moonset: 6:40 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:30 AM - 4:00 AM
12:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Minor Periods

9:45 PM - 11:15 PM
6:10 AM - 7:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
76.4°F
55.4°F
64.2°F
38%
0.04 in
84%
0%
24.4 mph
7.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.37 μg/m3
PM10: 16.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 11:11 PM
Moon Transit: 2:49 AM
Moonset: 7:21 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:19 AM - 4:49 AM
12:51 AM - 3:21 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
63°F
35.7°F
53.2°F
70%
0.63 in
84%
0%
22.8 mph
8.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.22 μg/m3
PM10: 12.04 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 12:11 AM
Moon Transit: 3:40 AM
Moonset: 8:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:10 AM - 5:40 AM
1:43 PM - 4:13 PM

Minor Periods

7:40 AM - 9:10 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
69.1°F
33.8°F
46°F
78%
0.29 in
64%
4%
10.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.01 μg/m3
PM10: 1.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 12:01 AM
Moon Transit: 4:31 AM
Moonset: 9:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:01 AM - 6:31 AM
2:34 PM - 5:04 PM

Minor Periods

8:35 AM - 10:05 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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