Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Alton, IL

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Maple Island; St. Louis, MO; Wood River, IL; Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park

Mississippi River

Station Name: Alton 2SE - Melvin Price L&D
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 407 feet

Nearest Address:
Lock and Dam Way
Alton, IL 62002
Madison County

GPS Coordinates: 38.8664, -90.1464

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