Water Temperature of the Ponaganset River in South Foster, RI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, December 28, 2025, 4:20 AM EST
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Scituate Reservoir Protection Area; Foster, RISponsored Content
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
Humidity: 76%
Heat Index: 22.4°F
Feels Like: 21.1°F
Wind: WNW 1.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 3 mph
Wind Chill: 21.1°F
Dew Point: 21.1°F
Chance of Precipitation: 10%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 32°F
L: 12°F

Mon
H: 46°F
L: 31°F

Tue
H: 27°F
L: 23°F

Wed
H: 33°F
L: 23°F

Thu
H: 30°F
L: 26°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:48 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 6:34 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:11 AM - 10:41 AM6:04 PM - 8:34 PM
Minor Periods
11:15 AM - 12:45 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 1:06AM EST until December 29 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:06 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:15 PM
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 1:06AM EST until December 29 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:06 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:15 PM
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Eastern Norfolk MA, Suffolk MA, and Eastern Essex MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Western Kent RI County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Special Weather Statement issued December 27 at 2:59PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 2:59 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:00 PM
Tonight, temperatures will be well below freezing and winds should remain on the lighter side, preventing some of the roads and other surfaces from drying out. Any existing areas of snowmelt could lead to black ice formation on area roadways, bridges, overpasses, and any untreated surfaces. Motorists and pedestrians should use caution. Reduce speed, allow extra time, and be prepared for areas of slippery travel Saturday evening through midday Sunday.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 1:20AM EST until December 29 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:20 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, and Northern New London Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 22.9°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:48 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 6:34 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:11 AM - 10:41 AM6:04 PM - 8:34 PM
Minor Periods
11:15 AM - 12:45 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 39.8°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 16.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:49 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 7:26 PM
Moonset: 1:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:01 AM - 11:31 AM6:56 PM - 9:26 PM
Minor Periods
11:41 AM - 1:11 PM1:09 AM - 2:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 24.9°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:49 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 8:23 PM
Moonset: 2:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:56 AM - 12:26 AM7:53 PM - 10:23 PM
Minor Periods
12:13 AM - 1:43 PM2:27 AM - 3:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 27.1°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:50 AM
Sunset: 4:26 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:26 PM
Moonset: 4:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:57 AM - 1:27 PM8:56 PM - 11:26 PM
Minor Periods
12:54 AM - 2:24 PM3:48 AM - 5:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:50 AM
Sunset: 4:27 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 10:32 PM
Moonset: 5:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:02 AM - 2:32 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:48 PM - 3:18 PM5:07 AM - 6:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
