Water Temperature of the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 3:45 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Mangement Area; Long Island Sound; Milford, CTStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 89°F
L: 66°F

Sun
H: 86°F
L: 64°F

Mon
H: 75°F
L: 60°F

Tue
H: 75°F
L: 54°F

Wed
H: 73°F
L: 62°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 82 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 11:17 AM
Moonset: 7:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:36 AM - 3:06 AM10:47 AM - 1:17 PM
Minor Periods
6:50 PM - 8:20 PM2:55 AM - 4:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 13 at 3:33PM EDT until June 14 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 3:33 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield County. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM Sunday to 1 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is possible Monday night.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 13 at 3:33PM EDT until June 15 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 3:33 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield County. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM Sunday to 1 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is possible Monday night.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Rip Current Statement issued June 13 at 3:33PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 3:33 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Life- threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is possible Monday night.
Do not drive through flooded roadways. If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help.
Rip Current Statement issued June 13 at 3:33PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 3:33 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help.
Coastal Flood Statement issued June 13 at 3:33PM EDT until June 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 3:33 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Life- threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is possible Monday night.
Do not drive through flooded roadways. If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 11:17 AM
Moonset: 7:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:36 AM - 3:06 AM10:47 AM - 1:17 PM
Minor Periods
6:50 PM - 8:20 PM2:55 AM - 4:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 12:23 AM
Moonset: 8:36 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:41 AM - 4:11 AM11:53 AM - 2:23 PM
Minor Periods
8:06 PM - 9:36 PM3:46 AM - 5:16 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 1:31 PM
Moonset: 9:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:48 AM - 5:18 AM1:01 PM - 3:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:09 PM - 10:39 PM4:49 AM - 6:19 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 2:37 PM
Moonset: 10:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:55 AM - 6:25 AM2:07 PM - 4:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 31.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 35 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 3:38 PM
Moonset: 11:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:59 AM - 7:29 AM3:08 PM - 5:38 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:24 AM - 8:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
