Water Temperature of the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT

Current Water Temperature

34.3°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, December 27, 2025, 8:45 PM EST

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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

19.5°F
Clear with periodic clouds
Conditions: Clear with periodic clouds
Humidity: 75%
Heat Index: 19.5°F
Feels Like: 8.6°F
Wind: NW 5.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 12 mph
Wind Chill: 8.6°F
Air Pressure: 1022.63 millibars
Dew Point: 8.6°F
Chance of Precipitation: 2%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
Sun
H: 34°F
L: 15°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 45°F
L: 34°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 33°F
L: 26°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 33°F
L: 27°F
Moderate snow
Thu
H: 33°F
L: 31°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 19.55 μg/m3
PM10: 20.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 231.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:32 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 11:52 AM
Moon Transit: 6:40 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:05 AM - 10:35 AM
6:10 PM - 8:40 PM

Minor Periods

11:22 AM - 12:52 AM
12:00 AM - 1:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

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.


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 from a light glaze to up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Eastern Passaic, Western Bergen, and Western Passaic Counties. In New York, Northern Westchester and Rockland 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.


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 27 at 1:08PM EST until December 29 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:08 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Orange and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 2 AM EST Monday. * 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.


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 1:20AM EST until December 29 at 2:00AM 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...Orange and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EST Monday. * 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.


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 27 at 12:09PM EST until December 29 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 12:09 PM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch. * WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, and the eastern Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, Taconics, Capital Region, the eastern Mohawk Valley and Schoharie Valley of eastern New York. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain is expected late Sunday into Sunday night. Temperatures rising above freezing will allow freezing rain to change to plain rain during the overnight hours.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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 1:04AM EST until December 29 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:04 AM
Expires: Sun December 28, 2025, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, and the eastern Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, Taconics, Greater Capital Region, the eastern Mohawk Valley and the Schoharie Valley of eastern New York. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain is expected late this afternoon into tonight. Temperatures rising above freezing will allow freezing rain to change to plain rain during the overnight hours.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.


Sunday, December 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate snow
Average Temperature: 26.3°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.74 μg/m3
PM10: 18.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 277.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 35.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:32 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 11:52 AM
Moon Transit: 6:40 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:05 AM - 10:35 AM
6:10 PM - 8:40 PM

Minor Periods

11:22 AM - 12:52 AM
12:00 AM - 1:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, December 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 41°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 72%
Wind: 25.5 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.79 μg/m3
PM10: 15.44 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 241.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 32.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 35.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 11:54 AM
Sunset: 4:32 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 12:19 AM
Moon Transit: 7:32 PM
Moonset: 1:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:56 AM - 11:26 AM
7:02 PM - 9:32 PM

Minor Periods

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

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 29.2°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 23 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.17 μg/m3
PM10: 3.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.95 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 4:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 12:51 AM
Moon Transit: 8:29 PM
Moonset: 3:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:50 AM - 12:20 AM
7:59 PM - 10:29 PM

Minor Periods

12:21 AM - 1:51 PM
2:31 AM - 4:01 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 29.9°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.34 μg/m3
PM10: 2.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 162.66 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 4:34 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 1:32 PM
Moon Transit: 9:32 PM
Moonset: 4:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:51 AM - 1:21 PM
9:02 PM - 11:32 PM

Minor Periods

1:02 PM - 2:32 PM
3:52 AM - 5:22 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate snow
Average Temperature: 31.8°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 84%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 0

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: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 4:35 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 2:27 PM
Moon Transit: 10:38 PM
Moonset: 5:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:56 AM - 2:26 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:57 PM - 3:27 PM
5:10 AM - 6:40 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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