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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Weather for Rulison, Colorado

Current Weather

59.5°F
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
59.5°F
43.2°F
27%
E 5.8 mph
12.2 mph
40.1°F
20.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 75°F
L: 42°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 59°F
L: 42°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 44°F
L: 25°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 56°F
L: 23°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 66°F
L: 26°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.75 μg/m3
PM10: 10.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 121 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 5:22 AM
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 8:50 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:20 PM - 9:50 PM
4:52 AM - 6:22 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 10:39AM MDT until May 15 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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.


Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 10:39AM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning below 8000 feet for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect until 8 PM MDT this evening. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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.


Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 9:51PM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:51 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River and Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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.


Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 10:39AM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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.


Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 9:51PM MDT until May 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:51 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 6:00 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin. * TIMING...From noon to 8 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

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.
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
74.9°F
42.3°F
57.4°F
35%
0.02 in
90%
0%
15.9 mph
8.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.95 μg/m3
PM10: 11.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 5:22 AM
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 8:50 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:20 PM - 9:50 PM
4:52 AM - 6:22 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
58.5°F
41.9°F
49.2°F
76%
0.66 in
90%
0%
11 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.51 μg/m3
PM10: 8.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 132.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 117.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 6:09 AM
Moon Transit: 2:05 PM
Moonset: 10:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Minor Periods

9:38 PM - 11:08 PM
5:39 AM - 7:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
43.8°F
25.4°F
38.4°F
82%
0.64 in
86%
0%
9.6 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.78 μg/m3
PM10: 2.64 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 7:07 AM
Moon Transit: 3:12 PM
Moonset: 11:16 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:42 PM - 5:12 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:37 AM - 8:07 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
55.5°F
23.3°F
39.5°F
62%
0.01 in
89%
0%
6 mph
8.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.03 μg/m3
PM10: 3.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 8:17 AM
Moon Transit: 4:18 PM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:45 AM - 3:15 AM
3:48 PM - 6:18 PM

Minor Periods

7:47 AM - 9:17 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
66.2°F
26.2°F
41.7°F
59%
0.01 in
88%
0%
12.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.36 μg/m3
PM10: 5.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 145.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 9:32 AM
Moon Transit: 5:19 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:49 AM - 4:19 AM
4:49 PM - 7:19 PM

Minor Periods

9:02 AM - 10:32 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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