Water Temperature of the Purgatoire River in Trinchera, CO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 8:30 PM MDT
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Local Points of Interest
Thatcher, CO; Piñon Canyon Maneuver SiteSponsored Content
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: 78%
Feels Like: 61°F
Wind: SSW 14.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 78°F
L: 59°F

Thu
H: 84°F
L: 58°F

Fri
H: 86°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 89°F
L: 64°F

Sun
H: 88°F
L: 63°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 1:21 PM
Moonset: 9:13 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:51 AM - 3:21 PM
Minor Periods
8:43 PM - 10:13 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Watch issued June 25 at 12:03AM MDT until June 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Wed June 25, 2025, 12:03 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, southeast, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley. In east central New Mexico, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County and Roosevelt County. In north central New Mexico, Espanola Valley, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe Metro Area and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County. In west central New Mexico, Southwest Mountains and West Central Highlands. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and storms continue to develop across much of central and western NM, moving north and northeast across the area through the afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates of one to three inches per hour are possible at times. Heavy rainfall in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe metro areas may create rapid rises on area arroyos and flood control channels. Heavy rain from thunderstorms are expected to last well into tonight and early Wednesday morning across central New Mexico. - 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 25 at 12:03AM MDT until June 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Wed June 25, 2025, 12:03 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, southeast, and west central New Mexico, including the following areas, in central New Mexico, Central Highlands, Eastern Lincoln County, Estancia Valley, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area, San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood, South Central Highlands and Upper Tularosa Valley. In east central New Mexico, Curry County, De Baca County, Guadalupe County, Quay County and Roosevelt County. In north central New Mexico, Espanola Valley, Glorieta Mesa Including Glorieta Pass, Jemez Mountains, Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe Metro Area and Upper Rio Grande Valley. In northeast New Mexico, Eastern San Miguel County, Far Northeast Highlands and Johnson and Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass. In southeast New Mexico, Chaves County Plains and Southwest Chaves County. In west central New Mexico, Southwest Mountains and West Central Highlands. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and storms continue to develop across much of central and western NM, moving north and northeast across the area through the afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates of one to three inches per hour are possible at times. Heavy rainfall in the Albuquerque and Santa Fe metro areas may create rapid rises on area arroyos and flood control channels. Heavy rain from thunderstorms are expected to last well into tonight and early Wednesday morning across central New Mexico. - 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 25 at 12:03AM MDT until June 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Wed June 25, 2025, 12:03 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * 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 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall through the afternoon and evening hours today may produce flash flooding, especially around the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch issued June 25 at 12:03AM MDT until June 25 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Effective: Wed June 25, 2025, 12:03 AM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * 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 6 AM MDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall through the afternoon and evening hours today may produce flash flooding, especially around the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon Burn Scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.8°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 24.6 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 1:21 PM
Moonset: 9:13 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:51 AM - 3:21 PM
Minor Periods
8:43 PM - 10:13 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.7°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 18.6 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 2:22 PM
Moonset: 10:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:52 PM - 4:22 PM
Minor Periods
9:31 PM - 11:01 PM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.9°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 26.6 mph
UV Index: 3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 3:19 PM
Moonset: 10:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:26 AM - 2:56 AM2:49 PM - 5:19 PM
Minor Periods
10:08 PM - 11:38 PM7:19 AM - 8:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.3°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 4:09 PM
Moonset: 11:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:19 AM - 3:49 AM3:39 PM - 6:09 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.9°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Wind: 21 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 4:55 PM
Moonset: 12:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:08 AM - 4:38 AM4:25 PM - 6:55 PM
Minor Periods
9:36 AM - 11:06 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5