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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Parachute, CO; Rifle, CO

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Colorado River

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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 5,164 feet / 1,574 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 39.49414529, -107.9389593

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Weather for Rulison, Colorado

Current Weather

36°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 56%
Feels Like: 34.5°F
Wind: ESE 2.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.2 mph
Pressure: 30.21 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 64°F
L: 28°F
Cloudy
Sat
H: 60°F
L: 36°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 52°F
L: 32°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 46°F
L: 32°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 48°F
L: 30°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 8.35 μg/m3
PM10: 8.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 204.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 1:34 AM
Moon Transit: 8:00 AM
Moonset: 2:16 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
5:22 PM - 7:52 PM

Minor Periods

1:46 PM - 3:16 PM
1:04 AM - 2:34 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, November 14, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 43.1°F
Average Humidity: 48%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.67 μg/m3
PM10: 7.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 1:34 AM
Moon Transit: 8:00 AM
Moonset: 2:16 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
5:22 PM - 7:52 PM

Minor Periods

1:46 PM - 3:16 PM
1:04 AM - 2:34 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Cloudy
Average Temperature: 45.2°F
Average Humidity: 47%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.86 μg/m3
PM10: 11.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moonrise: 2:35 AM
Moon Transit: 8:40 AM
Moonset: 2:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:10 AM - 10:40 AM
6:02 PM - 8:32 PM

Minor Periods

2:07 PM - 3:37 PM
2:05 AM - 3:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 42.1°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.32 μg/m3
PM10: 5.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 3:35 AM
Moon Transit: 9:20 AM
Moonset: 2:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:50 AM - 11:20 AM
6:43 PM - 9:13 PM

Minor Periods

2:27 PM - 3:57 PM
3:05 AM - 4:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, November 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 41.1°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.14 μg/m3
PM10: 2.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 4:36 AM
Moon Transit: 10:01 AM
Moonset: 3:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:24 PM - 9:54 PM
9:31 AM - 12:01 AM

Minor Periods

2:49 PM - 4:19 PM
4:06 AM - 5:36 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 36.9°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 5:36 AM
Moon Transit: 10:44 AM
Moonset: 3:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:08 PM - 10:38 PM
10:14 AM - 12:44 AM

Minor Periods

3:14 PM - 4:44 PM
5:06 AM - 6:36 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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