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

73.9°F
Clear
Clear
74.8°F
47.8°F
15%
N 3.6 mph
7.5 mph
47°F
16.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 78°F
L: 39°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 74°F
L: 31°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 85°F
L: 39°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 88°F
L: 45°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 82°F
L: 49°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.7 μg/m3
PM10: 13.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 105 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 2:14 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
6:20 PM - 8:50 PM

Minor Periods

3:16 PM - 4:46 PM
1:44 AM - 3:14 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 11:51 AM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 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. 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 June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 11:51 AM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 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. 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 June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 11:51 AM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 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. 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 June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 11:51 AM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 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. 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 June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 11:51 AM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
77.9°F
39.4°F
59.8°F
35%
0 in
1%
0%
22.1 mph
10.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.52 μg/m3
PM10: 14.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 119 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 2:14 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
6:20 PM - 8:50 PM

Minor Periods

3:16 PM - 4:46 PM
1:44 AM - 3:14 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74.3°F
31.3°F
54.6°F
26%
0 in
0%
0%
8.9 mph
10.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.22 μg/m3
PM10: 9.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 109.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 119.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 2:42 AM
Moon Transit: 9:44 AM
Moonset: 5:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:13 PM - 9:43 PM
9:14 AM - 11:44 AM

Minor Periods

4:32 PM - 6:02 PM
2:12 AM - 3:42 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, June 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85°F
39°F
62.6°F
19%
0 in
0%
0%
18.1 mph
11.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.93 μg/m3
PM10: 7.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 3:14 AM
Moon Transit: 10:40 AM
Moonset: 6:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:11 PM - 10:41 PM
10:10 AM - 12:40 AM

Minor Periods

5:51 PM - 7:21 PM
2:44 AM - 4:14 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.7°F
45°F
65.8°F
24%
0 in
1%
0%
16.1 mph
11.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.7 μg/m3
PM10: 9.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.29 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 3:55 AM
Moon Transit: 11:42 AM
Moonset: 7:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:15 PM - 11:45 PM
11:12 AM - 1:42 PM

Minor Periods

7:10 PM - 8:40 PM
3:25 AM - 4:55 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
82°F
48.8°F
64.2°F
36%
0.03 in
36%
0%
19 mph
10.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.12 μg/m3
PM10: 5.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 117.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.29 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 4:48 AM
Moon Transit: 12:49 AM
Moonset: 8:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

8:24 PM - 9:54 PM
4:18 AM - 5:48 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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