Water Temperature of the Ponaganset River in South Foster, RI

Current Water Temperature

72.5°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:20 AM EDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Scituate Reservoir Protection Area; Foster, RI

Ponaganset River

Station Name: PONAGANSET RIVER AT SOUTH FOSTER, RI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 381 feet

Nearest Address:
51–98 Rams Tail Rd
South Foster, RI 02825
Providence County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8187102, -71.7050677

Nearby Water Temperatures

Dolly Cole Brook, Foster, RI (0.3 mi)
Windsor Brook, Foster, RI (1.5 mi)
Hemlock Brook, Foster, RI (2 mi)
Swamp Brook, Scituate, RI (2.4 mi)
Bear Tree Brook, Clayville, RI (2.9 mi)
Westconnaug Stream, Clayville, RI (3 mi)
Cork Brook, Scituate, RI (3 mi)
Spruce Brook, North Scituate, RI (4.8 mi)
Rush Brook, North Scituate, RI (5 mi)
Unnamed Tributary, North Scituate, RI (5 mi)
Wilbur Hollow Brook, Clayville, RI (5.2 mi)
Huntinghouse Brook, Scituate, RI (5.3 mi)
Peeptoad Brook, Scituate, RI (5.6 mi)
Quonapaug Brook, North Scituate, RI (6.4 mi)
Moswansicut Stream, North Scituate, RI (6.4 mi)

Weather for South Foster, Rhode Island

Current Weather

84°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
53%
W 13 mph
65°F

Weather Forecast

Mostly Sunny
This Afternoon
84°F - Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
60°F - Partly Cloudy
Sunny
Friday
76°F - Sunny
Clear
Friday Night
53°F - Clear
Mostly Sunny
Saturday
75°F - Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Saturday Night
61°F - Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Sunday
75°F - Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
62°F - Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Monday
77°F - Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Monday Night
58°F - Partly Cloudy
Sunny
Tuesday
76°F - Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday Night
65°F - Partly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday
80°F - Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
59°F - Chance Rain Showers

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 5:40 AM
Moon Transit: 12:20 AM
Moonset: 6:47 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:57 AM - 4:27 AM
11:50 AM - 2:20 PM

Minor Periods

6:17 PM - 7:47 PM
5:10 AM - 6:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 5:40 AM
Moon Transit: 12:20 AM
Moonset: 6:47 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:57 AM - 4:27 AM
11:50 AM - 2:20 PM

Minor Periods

6:17 PM - 7:47 PM
5:10 AM - 6:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 5:40 AM
Moon Transit: 12:20 AM
Moonset: 6:47 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:57 AM - 4:27 AM
11:50 AM - 2:20 PM

Minor Periods

6:17 PM - 7:47 PM
5:10 AM - 6:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 6:52 AM
Moon Transit: 1:06 PM
Moonset: 7:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:44 AM - 5:14 AM
12:36 AM - 3:06 PM

Minor Periods

6:38 PM - 8:08 PM
6:22 AM - 7:52 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 6:52 AM
Moon Transit: 1:06 PM
Moonset: 7:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:44 AM - 5:14 AM
12:36 AM - 3:06 PM

Minor Periods

6:38 PM - 8:08 PM
6:22 AM - 7:52 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 8:02 AM
Moon Transit: 1:51 PM
Moonset: 7:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:30 AM - 6:00 AM
1:21 PM - 3:51 PM

Minor Periods

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:32 AM - 9:02 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 8:02 AM
Moon Transit: 1:51 PM
Moonset: 7:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:30 AM - 6:00 AM
1:21 PM - 3:51 PM

Minor Periods

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7:32 AM - 9:02 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 9:10 AM
Moon Transit: 2:36 PM
Moonset: 7:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:14 AM - 6:44 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

7:23 PM - 8:53 PM
8:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 9:10 AM
Moon Transit: 2:36 PM
Moonset: 7:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:14 AM - 6:44 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

7:23 PM - 8:53 PM
8:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 10:18 AM
Moon Transit: 3:22 PM
Moonset: 8:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:00 AM - 7:30 AM
2:52 PM - 5:22 PM

Minor Periods

7:48 PM - 9:18 PM
9:48 AM - 11:18 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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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: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 10:18 AM
Moon Transit: 3:22 PM
Moonset: 8:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:00 AM - 7:30 AM
2:52 PM - 5:22 PM

Minor Periods

7:48 PM - 9:18 PM
9:48 AM - 11:18 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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°F
°F
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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: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 11:25 AM
Moon Transit: 4:09 PM
Moonset: 8:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:47 AM - 8:17 AM
3:39 PM - 6:09 PM

Minor Periods

8:18 PM - 9:48 PM
10:55 AM - 12:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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°F
°F
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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: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 11:25 AM
Moon Transit: 4:09 PM
Moonset: 8:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:47 AM - 8:17 AM
3:39 PM - 6:09 PM

Minor Periods

8:18 PM - 9:48 PM
10:55 AM - 12:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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°F
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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: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 12:31 AM
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 9:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:35 AM - 9:05 AM
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:53 PM - 10:23 PM
12:01 AM - 1:31 PM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

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°F
°F
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in
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mph


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: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 12:31 AM
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 9:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:35 AM - 9:05 AM
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:53 PM - 10:23 PM
12:01 AM - 1:31 PM

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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