Water Temperature of the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT

Current Water Temperature

59.2°F 15.1°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
59.2°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:45 PM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Mangement Area; Long Island Sound; Milford, CT

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Housatonic River

Station Name: HOUSATONIC RIVER NR NELLS ISLAND NR STRATFORD, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
501 Broad St
Stratford, CT 06615
Fairfield County

GPS Coordinates: 41.1884333, -73.12125278

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Weather for Stratford, Connecticut

Current Weather

49.3°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 75%
Feels Like: 44.4°F
Wind: WNW 11 mph
Wind Gusts: 26.6 mph
Pressure: 29.76 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 98%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 58°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 54°F
L: 45°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 61°F
L: 43°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
46 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
148 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 8m daylight
Sunrise 6:32 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:40 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 5:59 AM
Transit 11:01 AM
Moonset 3:56 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:31 AM - 1:01 PM
10:55 PM - 1:25 AM

Minor Periods

5:29 AM - 6:59 AM
3:26 PM - 4:56 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 8 at 1:48AM EST until November 9 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sun November 8, 2026, 1:48 AM
Expires: Sun November 8, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 52.4°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 17%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Astronomical

Sun
10h 8m daylight
Sunrise 6:32 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:40 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 5:59 AM
Transit 11:01 AM
Moonset 3:56 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:31 AM - 1:01 PM
10:55 PM - 1:25 AM

Minor Periods

5:29 AM - 6:59 AM
3:26 PM - 4:56 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 49.9°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 17%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 5m daylight
Sunrise 6:34 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:39 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 7:05 AM
Transit 11:49 AM
Moonset 4:28 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:19 AM - 1:49 PM
11:44 PM - 2:14 AM

Minor Periods

6:35 AM - 8:05 AM
3:58 PM - 5:28 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 49.7°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 3m daylight
Sunrise 6:35 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:38 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:10 AM
Transit 12:39 PM
Moonset 5:05 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:09 PM - 2:39 PM
11:44 PM - 2:14 AM

Minor Periods

7:40 AM - 9:10 AM
4:35 PM - 6:05 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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