Water Temperature of the Mohawk River in Schenectady, NY
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Measurement Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:45 AM EDT
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Station Name: MOHAWK RIVER AT LOCK 8 NEAR SCHENECTADY NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 220 feet / 67 meters
Nearest Address:
176 Rice Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
Schenectady County
GPS Coordinates: 42.8281583, -73.9903722
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Weather for Schenectady, New York
Current Weather

Humidity: 68%
Feels Like: 89.8°F
Wind: W 8.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 4.4
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 93°F
L: 72°F

Mon
H: 97°F
L: 73°F

Tue
H: 99°F
L: 77°F

Wed
H: 88°F
L: 66°F

Thu
H: 84°F
L: 60°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 10:05 AM
Moonset: 6:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:35 AM - 12:05 AM
Minor Periods
5:31 PM - 7:01 PM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 1:10AM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 1:10 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 95 degrees expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values between 95 and 104 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Litchfield County. In New York, Western Schenectady, Montgomery, Southern Fulton, and Southern Herkimer Counties. In Vermont, Eastern Windham County. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 1:10AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 1:10 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 95 degrees expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values between 95 and 104 degrees expected. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Litchfield County. In New York, Western Schenectady, Montgomery, Southern Fulton, and Southern Herkimer Counties. In Vermont, Eastern Windham County. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 1:44PM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 1:44 PM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected. * WHERE...Western Schenectady, Montgomery, Southern Fulton, and Southern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 22 at 1:44PM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 1:44 PM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...In New York, portions of the upper Hudson Valley, Lake George Region, Capital District, and north central Taconics. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 1:44PM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 1:44 PM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...In New York, portions of the upper Hudson Valley, Lake George Region, Capital District, and north central Taconics. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.5°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 10:05 AM
Moonset: 6:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:35 AM - 12:05 AM
Minor Periods
5:31 PM - 7:01 PM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.8°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 11:07 AM
Moonset: 7:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:19 AM - 2:49 AM10:37 AM - 1:07 PM
Minor Periods
6:51 PM - 8:21 PM2:34 AM - 4:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 87.2°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 12:11 AM
Moonset: 8:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:23 AM - 3:53 AM11:41 AM - 2:11 PM
Minor Periods
8:03 PM - 9:33 PM3:24 AM - 4:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.4°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 1:16 PM
Moonset: 9:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:28 AM - 4:58 AM12:46 AM - 3:16 PM
Minor Periods
9:01 PM - 10:31 PM4:26 AM - 5:56 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.5°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 2:18 PM
Moonset: 10:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:31 AM - 6:01 AM1:48 PM - 4:18 PM
Minor Periods
9:47 PM - 11:17 PM5:39 AM - 7:09 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5