Water Temperature of the Yellowstone River in Billings, MT

Current Water Temperature

47.1°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00 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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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

31.5°F
Clear
Clear
29°F
31.5°F
89%
W 5.1 mph
8.9 mph
29°F
28.3°F
0 in
1%
6 mi
1019 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 51°F
L: 31°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 62°F
L: 27°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 71°F
L: 29°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 77°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 79°F
L: 49°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.55 μg/m3
PM10: 3.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 95 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 6:08 AM
Moon Transit: 1:23 PM
Moonset: 8:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:53 AM - 3:23 PM

Minor Periods

8:27 PM - 9:57 PM
5:38 AM - 7:08 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 12:38PM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:38 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills, Livingston Area, and Red Lodge Foothills. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locations close to the mountains may see locally higher snow totals.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.


Winter Storm Warning issued April 16 at 12:38PM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:38 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Avalanche danger may increase. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals expected over 8,000 feet.

Recreation in the backcountry will be hazardous due to falling and blowing snow. Be alert for the possibility of increased avalanche conditions.


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 12:38PM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:38 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, including Highway 14. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 16 at 10:57PM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:57 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...In Montana, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains. In Wyoming, Northeast Bighorn Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times, including Highway 14. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet and slushy roads may freeze overnight. Be cautious walking or traveling.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.
Friday, April 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
51.1°F
30.9°F
39°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
17.2 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.47 μg/m3
PM10: 4.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 6:08 AM
Moon Transit: 1:23 PM
Moonset: 8:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:53 AM - 3:23 PM

Minor Periods

8:27 PM - 9:57 PM
5:38 AM - 7:08 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
61.7°F
26.8°F
44.1°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
18.1 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.25 μg/m3
PM10: 4.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 6:35 AM
Moon Transit: 2:20 PM
Moonset: 10:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:50 PM - 4:20 PM

Minor Periods

9:54 PM - 11:24 PM
6:05 AM - 7:35 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
70.9°F
28.9°F
51°F
40%
0 in
0%
0%
13.6 mph
1.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.95 μg/m3
PM10: 8.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 184.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 7:10 AM
Moon Transit: 3:21 PM
Moonset: 11:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:51 PM - 5:21 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:40 AM - 8:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.6°F
42.6°F
60.9°F
31%
0 in
0%
0%
21 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.29 μg/m3
PM10: 10.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.74 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 7:56 AM
Moon Transit: 4:26 PM
Moonset: 12:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:49 AM - 3:19 AM
3:56 PM - 6:26 PM

Minor Periods

7:26 AM - 8:56 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
79.2°F
48.9°F
60°F
38%
0 in
0%
0%
13.2 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.44 μg/m3
PM10: 12.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.1 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 8:57 AM
Moon Transit: 5:31 PM
Moonset: 1:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:54 AM - 4:24 AM
5:01 PM - 7:31 PM

Minor Periods

8:27 AM - 9:57 AM
12:31 AM - 2:01 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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