Water Temperature of the Santa Margarita River in Temecula, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 3:00 AM PDT
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Station Name: SANTA MARGARITA R NR TEMECULA CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,001 feet / 305 meters
Nearest Address:
Camino Estribo
Temecula, CA 92590
Riverside County
GPS Coordinates: 33.4739175, -117.1422536
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Weather for Temecula, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 49.8°F
Wind: NNE 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 3 mi
UV Index: 0.2
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 52°F
L: 43°F

Wed
H: 54°F
L: 47°F

Thu
H: 46°F
L: 43°F

Fri
H: 46°F
L: 41°F

Sat
H: 61°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 11:37 PM
Moonset: 5:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:13 PM - 5:43 PM5:23 AM - 6:53 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Watch issued March 11 at 2:57AM PDT until March 13 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 2:57 AM
Expires: Tue March 11, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An incoming atmospheric river will generate moderate to heavy rainfall Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.75 inch/hour expected, locally up to 1 inch/hour possible in the mountains below the snow level and where thunderstorms develop. This watch includes the following burn scars: Bridge, Line, and Airport. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued March 11 at 2:57AM PDT until March 13 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 2:57 AM
Expires: Tue March 11, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An incoming atmospheric river will generate moderate to heavy rainfall Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.75 inch/hour expected, locally up to 1 inch/hour possible in the mountains below the snow level and where thunderstorms develop. This watch includes the following burn scars: Bridge, Line, and Airport. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 11 at 2:49AM PDT until March 14 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 2:49 AM
Expires: Tue March 11, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...San Diego County Mountains. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 41.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 11:37 PM
Moonset: 5:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:13 PM - 5:43 PM5:23 AM - 6:53 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49.9°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Minor Periods
5:12 PM - 6:42 PM5:52 AM - 7:22 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 45.1°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 24.8 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 12:19 AM
Moonset: 6:48 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:26 AM - 10:56 AM
Minor Periods
6:10 PM - 7:40 PM6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 42.6°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 1:00 AM
Moonset: 7:12 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 AM9:06 AM - 11:36 AM
Minor Periods
7:06 PM - 8:36 PM6:42 AM - 8:12 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.8°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 35.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 1:39 AM
Moonset: 7:35 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:09 AM - 3:39 AM9:45 AM - 12:15 AM
Minor Periods
8:02 PM - 9:32 PM7:05 AM - 8:35 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5