Water Temperature of the Purgatoire River in Trinchera, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 3:15 PM MDT
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Local Points of Interest
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Station Name: PURGATOIRE RIVER NEAR THATCHER, CO.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,810 feet / 1,466 meters
Nearest Address:
Pipeline Rd
Trinchera, CO 81081
Las Animas County
GPS Coordinates: 37.3564059, -103.9002383
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Weather for Trinchera, Colorado
Current Weather

Humidity: 92%
Feels Like: 47.8°F
Wind: ENE 8.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 46°F

Thu
H: 75°F
L: 53°F

Fri
H: 73°F
L: 55°F

Sat
H: 76°F
L: 57°F

Sun
H: 84°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 8:21 PM
Moonset: 1:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:38 AM - 8:08 AM7:51 PM - 10:21 PM
Minor Periods
1:49 PM - 3:19 PM1:24 AM - 2:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Watch issued June 4 at 12:04PM MDT until June 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 12:04 PM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of thunderstorms will impact the Hermit's Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar this afternoon, including the city of Las Vegas. Storms will produce heavy rainfall over already saturated grounds, leading to an enhanced threat of flash flooding. Rainfall amounts between 1-2" will be common. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch issued June 4 at 12:04PM MDT until June 4 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 12:04 PM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast New Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In northeast New Mexico, Northeast Highlands. * WHEN...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Another round of thunderstorms will impact the Hermit's Peak and Calf Canyon burn scar this afternoon, including the city of Las Vegas. Storms will produce heavy rainfall over already saturated grounds, leading to an enhanced threat of flash flooding. Rainfall amounts between 1-2" will be common. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.9°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 8:21 PM
Moonset: 1:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:38 AM - 8:08 AM7:51 PM - 10:21 PM
Minor Periods
1:49 PM - 3:19 PM1:24 AM - 2:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.8°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 19 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 9:01 PM
Moonset: 2:16 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:17 AM - 8:47 AM8:31 PM - 11:01 PM
Minor Periods
2:47 PM - 4:17 PM1:46 AM - 3:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.2°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 9:42 PM
Moonset: 2:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:57 AM - 9:27 AM9:12 PM - 11:42 PM
Minor Periods
3:46 PM - 5:16 PM2:08 AM - 3:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.5°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 10:24 PM
Moonset: 3:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:38 AM - 10:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM2:31 AM - 4:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.8°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Wind: 24.2 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 11:10 PM
Moonset: 3:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:22 AM - 10:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:46 PM - 7:16 PM2:58 AM - 4:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5