Water Temperature of the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT

Current Water Temperature

56.5°F 13.6°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
56.5°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: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:45 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

43.9°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 69%
Feels Like: 37.8°F
Wind: NW 6.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.5 mph
Pressure: 29.94 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 15.3 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Wed
H: 59°F
L: 42°F
Moderate Rain
Thu
H: 56°F
L: 45°F
Light Drizzle
Fri
H: 49°F
L: 40°F
Light Drizzle
Sat
H: 44°F
L: 39°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 51°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
3.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
44 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
12.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
176 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 1m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:37 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:10 AM
Transit 1:30 PM
Moonset 5:50 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:34 AM - 3:04 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Minor Periods

8:40 AM - 10:10 AM
5:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.9°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 3.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
7.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
42.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
20.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
218.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 1m daylight
Sunrise 6:36 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:37 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:10 AM
Transit 1:30 PM
Moonset 5:50 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:34 AM - 3:04 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Minor Periods

8:40 AM - 10:10 AM
5:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Rain
Average Temperature: 49.5°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 94%
Wind: 21.1 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
7.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
55.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
12.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
174.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 59m daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:36 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:04 AM
Transit 2:22 PM
Moonset 6:42 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:26 AM - 3:56 AM
1:52 PM - 4:22 PM

Minor Periods

9:34 AM - 11:04 AM
6:12 PM - 7:42 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 43.2°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
58.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
9.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
147.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 57m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:50 AM
Transit 3:12 PM
Moonset 7:40 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:17 AM - 4:47 AM
2:42 PM - 5:12 PM

Minor Periods

10:20 AM - 11:50 AM
7:10 PM - 8:40 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 41°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 21%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
52 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
154.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 55m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:34 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:27 AM
Transit 4:01 PM
Moonset 8:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:07 AM - 5:37 AM
3:31 PM - 6:01 PM

Minor Periods

10:57 AM - 12:27 PM
8:11 PM - 9:41 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 43.7°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
167.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 53m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:37 AM
Sunset 4:34 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 11:59 AM
Transit 4:48 PM
Moonset 9:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:55 AM - 6:25 AM
4:18 PM - 6:48 PM

Minor Periods

11:29 AM - 12:59 PM
9:14 PM - 10:44 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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