Water Temperature of the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, February 20, 2026, 1:45 AM EST
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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

Fri
H: 37°F
L: 33°F

Sat
H: 39°F
L: 32°F

Sun
H: 33°F
L: 31°F

Mon
H: 32°F
L: 29°F

Tue
H: 36°F
L: 24°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 2:35 PM
Moonset: 9:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:53 PM - 10:23 PM7:31 AM - 9:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 12:50AM EST until February 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 12:50 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Freezing rain, snow and sleet expected. Total ice accumulations from a glaze to up to a tenth of an inch in the higher elevations. Total snow and sleet accumulations less than an inch. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Western Passaic County. In New York, Orange and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 1:15PM EST until February 21 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Wintry mixed precipitation including snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Total snow and sleet accumulations ranging from 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts up to 4 to 7 inches in the foothills of the southern Adirondacks and higher terrain of the Berkshires. Flat ice accumulations ranging from a tenth to two tenths of an inch with most ice accumulations in the Taconics and western New England. * WHERE...Western Massachusetts, Litchfield Hills, Lake George Saratoga Region. and the Taconics. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow during the day on Friday will likely be wet and heavier in nature before becoming lighter and drier Friday night.
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 February 20 at 4:01AM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 4:01 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 5:15 PM
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and/or ice accumulations between a glaze and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Litchfield Hills, Berkshires, Taconics, and Lake George-Saratoga region. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening's commute.
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 2:35 PM
Moonset: 9:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:53 PM - 10:23 PM7:31 AM - 9:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 3:24 PM
Moonset: 10:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:49 AM - 7:19 AM2:54 PM - 5:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:08 PM - 11:38 PM7:55 AM - 9:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 4:16 PM
Moonset: 11:54 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:39 AM - 8:09 AM3:46 PM - 6:16 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:23 AM - 9:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 5:12 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:34 AM - 9:04 AM4:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Minor Periods
8:56 AM - 10:26 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 6:13 PM
Moonset: 1:10 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:33 AM - 10:03 AM5:43 PM - 8:13 PM
Minor Periods
9:39 AM - 11:09 AM12:40 AM - 2:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
