Water Temperature of the Merced River in Yosemite Valley, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 12:30 PM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Happy Isles Bridge; Yosemite National ParkSponsored Content
Station Name: MERCED R A HAPPY ISLES BRIDGE NR YOSEMITE CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,094 feet / 1,248 meters
Nearest Address:
Happy Isle Loop Rd
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Mariposa County
GPS Coordinates: 37.73131496, -119.5590514
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Weather for Yosemite Valley, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 16%
Feels Like: 75.4°F
Wind: NE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 78°F
L: 63°F

Sun
H: 78°F
L: 63°F

Mon
H: 78°F
L: 66°F

Tue
H: 78°F
L: 62°F

Wed
H: 79°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 1:07 AM
Moonset: 6:22 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 AM8:57 AM - 11:27 AM
Minor Periods
8:01 PM - 9:31 PM5:52 AM - 7:22 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 2:59PM PDT until August 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sat August 9, 2025, 2:59 PM
Expires: Sat August 9, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 2:59PM PDT until August 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Effective: Sat August 9, 2025, 2:59 PM
Expires: Sat August 9, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...High temperatures up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central California. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.5°F
Average Humidity: 32%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 1:07 AM
Moonset: 6:22 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 AM8:57 AM - 11:27 AM
Minor Periods
8:01 PM - 9:31 PM5:52 AM - 7:22 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.5°F
Average Humidity: 31%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 118.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 1:56 AM
Moonset: 7:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:26 AM - 3:56 AM9:46 AM - 12:16 AM
Minor Periods
8:28 PM - 9:58 PM7:02 AM - 8:32 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.3°F
Average Humidity: 29%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 114.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 2:44 AM
Moonset: 8:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:14 AM - 4:44 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
8:53 PM - 10:23 PM8:12 AM - 9:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.2°F
Average Humidity: 30%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 114.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 4:21 AM
Moonset: 9:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:51 AM - 6:21 AM3:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Minor Periods
9:19 PM - 10:49 PM9:22 AM - 10:52 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.6°F
Average Humidity: 23%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 4:19 AM
Moonset: 11:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:49 AM - 6:19 AM12:09 AM - 2:39 PM
Minor Periods
9:46 PM - 11:16 PM10:33 AM - 12:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5