Water Temperature of the Arkansas River in Rocky Ford, CO

Current Water Temperature

74.5°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, April 21, 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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South Platte River, Denver, CO (138.7 mi)

Weather for Rocky Ford, Colorado

Current Weather

84.9°F
Sunny
Sunny
81°F
75.9°F
14%
SE 13.2 mph
22.2 mph
77.8°F
8.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
0.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 88°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 87°F
L: 61°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 72°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 77°F
L: 47°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 75°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.85 μg/m3
PM10: 132.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 102 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 9:12 AM
Moon Transit: 5:11 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:14 AM - 4:44 AM
4:41 PM - 7:11 PM

Minor Periods

8:42 AM - 10:12 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Red Flag Warning issued April 21 at 12:11AM MDT until April 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 4:15 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. The windiest conditions will occur on Wednesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

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 April 21 at 12:11AM MDT until April 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:11 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 4:15 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. The windiest conditions will occur on Wednesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will uncontrollably spread and be very destructive.

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 April 21 at 11:26AM MDT until April 23 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:26 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:30 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... * THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ZONES 224 AND 225 * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...For Zone 224, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. For Zone 225, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For all remaining zones, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent for all zones. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will spread uncontrollably and could be very destructive.

This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant threat to life and property for both rural and urban environments in the event of a wildfire start or existing fire. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. Avoid debris burning, campfires, and any outdoor activity or use of equipment that could produce a spark. Follow all local fire restrictions. Visit ready.gov/wildfires#preparedness for tips on how to prepare for a wildfire. 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 April 21 at 11:26AM MDT until April 23 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 11:26 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 3:30 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, AND 237... * THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR ZONES 224 AND 225 * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 221, 222, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236 and 237. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * WINDS...For Zone 224, west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. For Zone 225, west 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph. For all remaining zones, west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent for all zones. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will spread uncontrollably and could be very destructive.

This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation that poses a significant threat to life and property for both rural and urban environments in the event of a wildfire start or existing fire. In some cases, safe and timely evacuation may not be possible should a fire approach. Avoid debris burning, campfires, and any outdoor activity or use of equipment that could produce a spark. Follow all local fire restrictions. Visit ready.gov/wildfires#preparedness for tips on how to prepare for a wildfire. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88.2°F
45.5°F
68.6°F
18%
0 in
0%
0%
21.7 mph
9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.81 μg/m3
PM10: 32.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 9:12 AM
Moon Transit: 5:11 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:14 AM - 4:44 AM
4:41 PM - 7:11 PM

Minor Periods

8:42 AM - 10:12 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.9°F
60.8°F
74.2°F
15%
0 in
0%
0%
25.3 mph
9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.77 μg/m3
PM10: 58.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 10:22 AM
Moon Transit: 6:13 PM
Moonset: 1:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:18 AM - 5:48 AM
5:43 PM - 8:13 PM

Minor Periods

9:52 AM - 11:22 AM
12:37 AM - 2:07 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72.4°F
51.6°F
63.5°F
18%
0 in
0%
0%
28.2 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.47 μg/m3
PM10: 38.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 11:35 AM
Moon Transit: 7:11 PM
Moonset: 1:57 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:19 AM - 6:49 AM
6:41 PM - 9:11 PM

Minor Periods

11:05 AM - 12:35 AM
1:27 AM - 2:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.8°F
46.5°F
59.4°F
29%
0 in
0%
0%
25.7 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.7 μg/m3
PM10: 24.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 12:47 AM
Moon Transit: 8:03 PM
Moonset: 2:36 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:14 AM - 7:44 AM
7:33 PM - 10:03 PM

Minor Periods

12:17 AM - 1:47 PM
2:06 AM - 3:36 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
74.7°F
43.5°F
58.7°F
36%
0 in
0%
0%
25.1 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.22 μg/m3
PM10: 7.04 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.31 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 1:56 PM
Moon Transit: 8:51 PM
Moonset: 3:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:04 AM - 8:34 AM
8:21 PM - 10:51 PM

Minor Periods

1:26 PM - 2:56 PM
2:38 AM - 4:08 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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