Water Temperature of the Yellowstone River in Billings, MT

Current Water Temperature

45.7°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 5:00 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 / 942 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 45.8001194, -108.4680306

Nearby Water Temperatures

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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

42.1°F
Partly cloudy
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 82%
Feels Like: 40.1°F
Wind: NE 3.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.3 mph
Pressure: 30.01 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 59°F
L: 33°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 63°F
L: 36°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 53°F
L: 28°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 39°F
L: 31°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 46°F
L: 25°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.75 μg/m3
PM10: 12.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 284.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 53 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 4:39 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:22 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:01 AM - 11:31 AM

Minor Periods

4:09 PM - 5:39 PM
6:52 AM - 8:22 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wind Advisory issued November 5 at 2:00AM MST until November 6 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 2:00 AM
Expires: Thu November 6, 2025, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Beartooth Foothills and Livingston Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to noon MST Thursday. * 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.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 43.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.82 μg/m3
PM10: 6.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 4:39 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:22 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:01 AM - 11:31 AM

Minor Periods

4:09 PM - 5:39 PM
6:52 AM - 8:22 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 46.3°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 25.5 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.32 μg/m3
PM10: 7.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:53 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 5:19 PM
Moon Transit: 12:36 AM
Moonset: 8:51 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:06 AM - 2:36 AM
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM

Minor Periods

4:49 PM - 6:19 PM
8:21 AM - 9:51 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, November 7, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 40.9°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 28.9 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.78 μg/m3
PM10: 2.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 145.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 6:12 PM
Moon Transit: 1:40 AM
Moonset: 10:14 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:10 AM - 3:40 AM
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM

Minor Periods

5:42 PM - 7:12 PM
9:44 AM - 11:14 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 37.5°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 23 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.9 μg/m3
PM10: 2.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 7:19 PM
Moon Transit: 2:47 AM
Moonset: 11:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:17 AM - 4:47 AM
12:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Minor Periods

6:49 PM - 8:19 PM
10:53 AM - 12:23 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 32.7°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.48 μg/m3
PM10: 3.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 202.31 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 8:35 PM
Moon Transit: 3:52 AM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:22 AM - 5:52 AM
1:19 PM - 3:49 PM

Minor Periods

8:05 PM - 9:35 PM
11:47 AM - 1:17 PM

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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