Water Temperature of the Colorado River in Rulison, CO

Current Water Temperature

45.7°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:45 PM MDT

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Local Points of Interest

Parachute, CO; Rifle, CO

Colorado River

Station Name: COLORADO RIVER AT RULISON, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,164 feet

Nearest Address:
County Road 323
Rulison, CO 81635
Garfield County

GPS Coordinates: 39.49414529, -107.9389593

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Yampa River, Steamboat Springs, CO (90 mi)
Green River, Jensen, UT (93.3 mi)

Weather for Rulison, Colorado

Current Weather

93.9°F
Clear
Clear
90.4°F
67.2°F
9%
NNE 7.4 mph
15.5 mph
67.2°F
12.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1020 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 96°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 98°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 96°F
L: 53°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 95°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 98°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.4 μg/m3
PM10: 6.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 108 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 2:32 AM
Moon Transit: 10:27 AM
Moonset: 6:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
9:57 AM - 12:27 AM

Minor Periods

6:01 PM - 7:31 PM
2:02 AM - 3:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 6:52AM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Sat July 11, 2026, 6:52 AM
Expires: Sun July 12, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures as high as 100 to 106 expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight MDT Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near record temperatures are possible especially Sunday into Monday during the peak of this event.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.


Extreme Heat Warning issued July 11 at 11:56AM MDT until July 14 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Sat July 11, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Sun July 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures as high as 100 to 106 expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat and Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near record temperatures are possible especially Sunday into Monday during the peak of this event.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Saturday, July 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
96.3°F
49.9°F
73.7°F
18%
0 in
0%
0%
9.6 mph
12.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.31 μg/m3
PM10: 6.84 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 114 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 2:32 AM
Moon Transit: 10:27 AM
Moonset: 6:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
9:57 AM - 12:27 AM

Minor Periods

6:01 PM - 7:31 PM
2:02 AM - 3:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
97.9°F
50.9°F
75.4°F
19%
0 in
0%
0%
9.6 mph
12.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.25 μg/m3
PM10: 6.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 116.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 3:30 AM
Moon Transit: 11:34 AM
Moonset: 7:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:07 PM - 11:37 PM
11:04 AM - 1:34 PM

Minor Periods

7:08 PM - 8:38 PM
3:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, July 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95.7°F
53.1°F
73.6°F
31%
0 in
2%
0%
10.5 mph
12.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.19 μg/m3
PM10: 8.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 4:40 AM
Moon Transit: 12:41 AM
Moonset: 8:35 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:11 AM - 2:41 PM

Minor Periods

8:05 PM - 9:35 PM
4:10 AM - 5:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95.3°F
52°F
69.4°F
46%
0.12 in
57%
0%
15 mph
11.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.92 μg/m3
PM10: 11.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 5:58 AM
Moon Transit: 1:44 PM
Moonset: 9:19 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:14 PM - 3:44 PM

Minor Periods

8:49 PM - 10:19 PM
5:28 AM - 6:58 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
98°F
52.5°F
71.8°F
43%
0 in
2%
0%
10.3 mph
11.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.95 μg/m3
PM10: 8.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.99 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.29 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:17 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 7:18 AM
Moon Transit: 2:42 PM
Moonset: 9:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:12 PM - 4:42 PM

Minor Periods

9:24 PM - 10:54 PM
6:48 AM - 8:18 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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