Water Temperature of the Housatonic River in Stratford, CT

Current Water Temperature

56.7°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 8:45 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

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

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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Norwalk Harbor, Norwalk, CT (16.2 mi)
Norwalk River, Norwalk, CT (16.5 mi)
Naugatuck River, Beacon Falls, CT (17.8 mi)
Quinnipiac River, Wallingford, CT (23.2 mi)
Peconic River, Riverhead, NY (31.3 mi)
Frost Creek, Lattingtown, NY (31.4 mi)

Weather for Stratford, Connecticut

Current Weather

83.6°F
Sunny
Sunny
84.3°F
84.3°F
44%
W 12.5 mph
25.8 mph
83.6°F
60.3°F
0 in
25%
6 mi
1012 mbar
8.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 84°F
L: 62°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 65°F
L: 56°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 63°F
L: 50°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 55°F
L: 51°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 57°F
L: 52°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 3.35 μg/m3
PM10: 3.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 230.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 9:00 AM
Moon Transit: 4:54 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:15 AM - 8:45 AM
4:24 PM - 6:54 PM

Minor Periods

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 20 at 2:11PM EDT until May 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 2:11 PM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 9:00 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 235 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN CONNECTICUT THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT FAIRFIELD MIDDLESEX NEW HAVEN NEW LONDON IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY BERGEN ESSEX HUDSON PASSAIC UNION IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK BRONX KINGS (BROOKLYN) NASSAU NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) ORANGE PUTNAM QUEENS RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND) ROCKLAND SUFFOLK WESTCHESTER


Heat Advisory issued May 20 at 2:17AM EDT until May 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 2:17 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values in the middle 90s expected. * WHERE...Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

New York City residents should call 3 1 1 to identify cooling center locations and obtain 'Beat the Heat' safety tips. A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.


Heat Advisory issued May 20 at 2:17AM EDT until May 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 2:17 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values in the middle 90s expected. * WHERE...Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic, and Western Union Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.


Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
84.3°F
62.4°F
71.5°F
70%
0.05 in
84%
0%
17.7 mph
9.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.39 μg/m3
PM10: 12.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 194.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 9:00 AM
Moon Transit: 4:54 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:15 AM - 8:45 AM
4:24 PM - 6:54 PM

Minor Periods

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
65.2°F
56.1°F
60.2°F
48%
0 in
0%
0%
10.5 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.03 μg/m3
PM10: 3.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.11 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 10:18 AM
Moon Transit: 5:51 PM
Moonset: 12:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:13 AM - 9:43 AM
5:21 PM - 7:51 PM

Minor Periods

9:48 AM - 11:18 AM
12:08 AM - 1:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
63.3°F
49.7°F
57.1°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
10.5 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.57 μg/m3
PM10: 9.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 11:32 AM
Moon Transit: 6:41 PM
Moonset: 1:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:06 AM - 10:36 AM
6:11 PM - 8:41 PM

Minor Periods

11:02 AM - 12:32 AM
12:41 AM - 2:11 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
54.7°F
51.4°F
53.5°F
81%
0.06 in
86%
0%
5.4 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9 μg/m3
PM10: 11.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 12:43 AM
Moon Transit: 7:28 PM
Moonset: 1:38 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:54 AM - 11:24 AM
6:58 PM - 9:28 PM

Minor Periods

12:13 AM - 1:43 PM
1:08 AM - 2:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
56.9°F
51.7°F
53.4°F
69%
0.01 in
56%
0%
13.6 mph
3


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: 5:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 1:50 PM
Moon Transit: 8:11 PM
Moonset: 2:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:39 AM - 12:09 AM
7:41 PM - 10:11 PM

Minor Periods

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM
1:31 AM - 3:01 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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