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

Temperature Locations

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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

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Roaring Fork River, Basalt, CO (46.4 mi)
Eagle River, Gypsum, CO (53 mi)
Roaring Fork River, Aspen, CO (60.7 mi)
Colorado River, Burns, CO (64.9 mi)
Eagle River, Edwards, CO (66.2 mi)
Dolores River, Cisco, UT (82.8 mi)
Halfmoon Creek, Twin Lakes, CO (85.8 mi)
Colorado River, Cisco, UT (86.6 mi)
Yampa River, Steamboat Springs, CO (90 mi)
Green River, Jensen, UT (93.3 mi)

Weather for Rulison, Colorado

Current Weather

33.1°F
Clear
Clear
29°F
28.5°F
51%
ENE 4.3 mph
8.9 mph
24.1°F
7.3°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1025 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 63°F
L: 27°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 69°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 73°F
L: 40°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 68°F
L: 41°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 36°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.95 μg/m3
PM10: 15.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 108 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 7:32 AM
Moon Transit: 3:19 PM
Moonset: 11:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:49 PM - 5:19 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:02 AM - 8:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:15PM MDT until April 19 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, San Juan River Basin, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, and Debeque to Silt Corridor. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor irrigation and plumbing systems.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:15PM MDT until April 19 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Central Colorado River Basin. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.


Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:15PM MDT until April 20 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the low to mid 20s. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Central Colorado River Basin. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.


Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:05PM MDT until April 19 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:05 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Animas River Basin and San Juan River Basin Counties. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.


Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:05PM MDT until April 19 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 10:05 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Central Colorado River Basin Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM MDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
63.2°F
27.1°F
45.1°F
27%
0 in
0%
0%
8.5 mph
8.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.64 μg/m3
PM10: 12.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 124.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 7:32 AM
Moon Transit: 3:19 PM
Moonset: 11:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:49 PM - 5:19 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:02 AM - 8:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69.3°F
36.2°F
52.3°F
28%
0 in
0%
0%
8.1 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.81 μg/m3
PM10: 15.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 8:23 AM
Moon Transit: 4:24 PM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:51 AM - 3:21 AM
3:54 PM - 6:24 PM

Minor Periods

7:53 AM - 9:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
73.1°F
39.8°F
56.7°F
36%
0 in
0%
0%
13.4 mph
9.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.92 μg/m3
PM10: 10.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 9:24 AM
Moon Transit: 5:29 PM
Moonset: 12:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:56 AM - 4:26 AM
4:59 PM - 7:29 PM

Minor Periods

8:54 AM - 10:24 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
68.2°F
40.6°F
55°F
28%
0.01 in
64%
0%
31.8 mph
8.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.18 μg/m3
PM10: 10.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 10:35 AM
Moon Transit: 6:31 PM
Moonset: 1:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:00 AM - 5:30 AM
6:01 PM - 8:31 PM

Minor Periods

10:05 AM - 11:35 AM
1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
54.4°F
35.8°F
44.3°F
46%
0.01 in
81%
0%
18.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.16 μg/m3
PM10: 18.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 135.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 11:48 AM
Moon Transit: 7:28 PM
Moonset: 2:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:01 AM - 6:31 AM
6:58 PM - 9:28 PM

Minor Periods

11:18 AM - 12:48 AM
1:49 AM - 3:19 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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