Water Temperature of the Ponaganset River in South Foster, RI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, July 31, 2025, 8:20 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
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 / 116 meters
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 (2.0 mi)
Swamp Brook, Scituate, RI (2.4 mi)
Bear Tree Brook, Clayville, RI (2.9 mi)
Westconnaug Stream, Clayville, RI (3.0 mi)
Cork Brook, Scituate, RI (3.0 mi)
Spruce Brook, North Scituate, RI (4.8 mi)
Rush Brook, North Scituate, RI (5.0 mi)
Unnamed Tributary, North Scituate, RI (5.0 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: 93%
Feels Like: 62.1°F
Wind: NE 9.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 3 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 73°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 76°F
L: 59°F

Sun
H: 84°F
L: 54°F

Mon
H: 91°F
L: 59°F

Tue
H: 88°F
L: 61°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 6:46 PM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:25 AM - 10:55 AM6:16 PM - 8:46 PM
Minor Periods
1:22 PM - 2:52 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued July 31 at 3:17AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 3:17 AM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 11:00 PM
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website at: https://portal.ct.gov/deep
Flood Watch issued July 31 at 1:07PM EDT until August 1 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 1:07 PM
Expires: Fri August 1, 2025, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain, heavy at times will result in rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches along with localized flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Air Quality Alert issued July 31 at 3:17AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 3:17 AM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 11:00 PM
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website at: https://portal.ct.gov/deep
Flood Watch issued July 31 at 1:07PM EDT until August 1 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 1:07 PM
Expires: Fri August 1, 2025, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern Connecticut, including the following areas, Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain, heavy at times will result in rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches along with localized flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Air Quality Alert issued July 31 at 3:17AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Thu July 31, 2025, 3:17 AM
Expires: Thu July 31, 2025, 11:00 PM
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action day means that Fine Particulates concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection website at: https://portal.ct.gov/deep
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.9°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 6:46 PM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:25 AM - 10:55 AM6:16 PM - 8:46 PM
Minor Periods
1:22 PM - 2:52 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.7°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 PM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:10 AM - 11:40 AM7:02 PM - 9:32 PM
Minor Periods
2:26 PM - 3:56 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.2°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 8:22 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 70.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:58 AM - 12:28 AM7:52 PM - 10:22 PM
Minor Periods
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.2°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 9:14 PM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:49 AM - 1:19 PM8:44 PM - 11:14 PM
Minor Periods
4:31 PM - 6:01 PM12:11 AM - 1:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.2°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 10:08 PM
Moonset: 1:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:43 AM - 2:13 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:26 PM - 6:56 PM12:56 AM - 2:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5