⚠️ Thermal Stress Warning: Water temps exceed 68°F. Catch-and-release mortality is high.

Santa Margarita River

Near Temecula USGS: 11044000 Provisional Data Last Updated: May 11, 09:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time

Current Flow

3.7 cfs
Flow Conditions Normal Flow Is Falling 25th–75th Percentile

Water Temp

70.7 °F
Danger (68°F+)

Expected Weather

Temp --°F
Wind -- mph
Rain Chance --%
Pressure -- hPa

Location

System Insights

  • Typical seasonal flows for this small stream.

  • Water temperature is 71°F — above 68°F, the upper threshold typically considered suitable for cold-water species habitat.

Verify access, permits, and local conditions before entering any waterway.

Today's Weather

Forecast Details

Morning

At 6 AM: 53°F and Clear, wind SW at 2 mph. By 10 AM: 83°F and Clear, wind SW at 8 mph.

Afternoon/Evening

At 2 PM: 93°F and Clear, wind SW at 9 mph. By 6 PM: 82°F and Clear, wind SW at 11 mph.

Overnight

Dropping from 67°F at 10 PM to 56°F by 4 AM. Conditions Clear with wind SW at 10 mph.

3-Day Outlook

🌘 Waning Crescent

Today, May 11

93° / 53°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:50 AM 🌇 7:38 PM

Tuesday, May 12

☁️

72° / 55°

Chance of Rain: 1%
🌅 5:50 AM 🌇 7:39 PM

Wednesday, May 13

☁️

75° / 52°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:49 AM 🌇 7:40 PM

7-Day Flow History

Source: USGS
Current (CFS)
Historical Median
Normal Range

7-Day Water Temperature (°F)

Source: USGS
Current (°F)
Historical Median

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