Water Temperature of the Yellowstone River in Billings, MT

Current Water Temperature

47.8°F 8.8°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
47.8°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM MST

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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)
Lamar River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (111.2 mi)
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

55.9°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 30%
Feels Like: 48.7°F
Wind: WNW 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.5 mph
Pressure: 30.07 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 99%
Visibility: 38.7 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Tue
H: 66°F
L: 39°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 67°F
L: 46°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 69°F
L: 40°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 61°F
L: 43°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 59°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
1.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
75 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
169 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 41m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 11:57 AM
Sunset 4:48 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:57 AM
Transit 1:05 PM
Moonset 5:10 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:10 AM - 2:40 AM
12:35 PM - 3:05 PM

Minor Periods

8:27 AM - 9:57 AM
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.4°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 17.4 mph
UV Index: 2.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
50.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
9.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
197.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 41m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 11:57 AM
Sunset 4:48 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:57 AM
Transit 1:05 PM
Moonset 5:10 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:10 AM - 2:40 AM
12:35 PM - 3:05 PM

Minor Periods

8:27 AM - 9:57 AM
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 53.8°F
Average Humidity: 40%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 9.3 mph
UV Index: 2.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
41.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
161.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 39m daylight
Sunrise 7:08 AM
Solar Noon 11:57 AM
Sunset 4:47 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:59 AM
Transit 1:57 PM
Moonset 5:54 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:01 AM - 3:31 AM
1:27 PM - 3:57 PM

Minor Periods

9:29 AM - 10:59 AM
5:24 PM - 6:54 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 51.6°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.8 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
30.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
13 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
181.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 36m daylight
Sunrise 7:10 AM
Solar Noon 11:58 AM
Sunset 4:46 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:52 AM
Transit 2:48 PM
Moonset 6:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:53 AM - 4:23 AM
2:18 PM - 4:48 PM

Minor Periods

10:22 AM - 11:52 AM
6:17 PM - 7:47 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.2°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.7 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
23.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
19.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
210 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 34m daylight
Sunrise 7:11 AM
Solar Noon 11:58 AM
Sunset 4:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:35 AM
Transit 3:39 PM
Moonset 7:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:44 AM - 5:14 AM
3:09 PM - 5:39 PM

Minor Periods

11:05 AM - 12:35 PM
7:17 PM - 8:47 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 48.4°F
Average Humidity: 44%
Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 8.8 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
27.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
18.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
202.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 31m daylight
Sunrise 7:12 AM
Solar Noon 11:58 AM
Sunset 4:44 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:10 PM
Transit 4:27 PM
Moonset 8:52 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:33 AM - 6:03 AM
3:57 PM - 6:27 PM

Minor Periods

11:40 AM - 1:10 PM
8:22 PM - 9:52 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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