Water Temperature of the Yellowstone River in Billings, MT

Current Water Temperature

48.4°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:00 PM MDT

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Local Points of Interest

Lockwood, MT

Yellowstone River

Station Name: Yellowstone River at Billings MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,091 feet

Nearest Address:
158–298 Cerise Rd
Billings, MT 59101
Yellowstone County

GPS Coordinates: 45.8001194, -108.4680306

Nearby Water Temperatures

West Rosebud Creek, Roscoe, MT (70.5 mi)
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Boiling River Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY (121.6 mi)
Yellowstone River, Corwin Springs, MT (122.3 mi)
Tantalus Creek, Yellowstone National Park, WY (131.7 mi)
Gibbon River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (141.3 mi)
Firehole River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (142.3 mi)
Camas Creek, White Sulphur Springs, MT (143.7 mi)
Missouri River, Toston, MT (143.8 mi)
Firehole River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (147.5 mi)
Madison River, West Yellowstone, MT (149.1 mi)
Jefferson River, Three Forks, MT (150.7 mi)
Madison River, Grayling, MT (153.6 mi)
Madison River, Norris, MT (154.4 mi)
Snake River, Flagg Ranch, WY (159.3 mi)

Weather for Billings, Montana

Current Weather

55.2°F
Clear
Clear
54.3°F
55.2°F
33%
WSW 3.8 mph
8 mph
54.3°F
26.7°F
0 in
0%
6 mi
1018 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 76°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 80°F
L: 42°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 67°F
L: 44°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 57°F
L: 37°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 61°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 2.55 μg/m3
PM10: 3.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 7:24 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:40 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

8:10 PM - 9:40 PM
6:54 AM - 8:24 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wind Advisory issued March 18 at 1:18AM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:18 AM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose objects.


High Wind Warning issued March 18 at 1:18AM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:18 AM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose objects.


High Wind Warning issued March 18 at 1:23PM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds gusting up to 60 mph occurring. * WHERE...Golden Valley and Northern Stillwater. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route.


Wind Advisory issued March 18 at 1:23PM MDT until March 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Wed March 18, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Wed March 18, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds gusting up to 70 mph occurring. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution and consider postponing travel until winds subside, or take an alternate route. Secure loose objects.
Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
75.6°F
46.4°F
58.1°F
38%
0 in
0%
0%
26.2 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.29 μg/m3
PM10: 2.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 7:24 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:40 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

8:10 PM - 9:40 PM
6:54 AM - 8:24 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, March 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
80.4°F
41.9°F
59°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
19.7 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3 μg/m3
PM10: 3.43 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 8:27 AM
Sunset: 7:26 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 7:44 AM
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 10:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:13 PM - 4:43 PM

Minor Periods

9:31 PM - 11:01 PM
7:14 AM - 8:44 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
67.1°F
44.4°F
54°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
22.6 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.24 μg/m3
PM10: 3.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 154.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:28 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 8:08 AM
Moon Transit: 3:36 PM
Moonset: 11:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:06 AM - 2:36 AM
3:06 PM - 5:36 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:38 AM - 9:08 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
57.1°F
36.9°F
47.9°F
38%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.1 μg/m3
PM10: 4.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 8:36 AM
Moon Transit: 4:33 PM
Moonset: 12:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:01 AM - 3:31 AM
4:03 PM - 6:33 PM

Minor Periods

8:06 AM - 9:36 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
60.5°F
38.9°F
45.6°F
44%
0 in
0%
0%
8.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 9:14 AM
Moon Transit: 5:34 PM
Moonset: 12:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:59 AM - 4:29 AM
5:04 PM - 7:34 PM

Minor Periods

8:44 AM - 10:14 AM
12:17 AM - 1:47 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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