Water Temperature of the Missouri River in Bismarck, ND
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Measurement Time: Sunday, October 12, 2025, 9:15 PM CDT
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Station Name: MISSOURI RIVER AT BISMARCK, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,621 feet / 494 meters
Nearest Address:
691 River Rd
Bismarck, ND 58504
Burleigh County
GPS Coordinates: 46.81416667, -100.8213889
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Weather for Bismarck, North Dakota
Current Weather

Humidity: 73%
Feels Like: 29.2°F
Wind: WNW 14.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 55°F
L: 34°F

Tue
H: 49°F
L: 44°F

Wed
H: 51°F
L: 45°F

Thu
H: 57°F
L: 48°F

Fri
H: 61°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 45 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 AM
Moonset: 3:55 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:02 AM - 9:32 AM6:01 PM - 8:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:25 PM - 4:55 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued October 12 at 6:15PM CDT until October 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Sun October 12, 2025, 6:15 PM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 2:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as the mid 20s expected. * WHERE...Most of southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued October 12 at 6:15PM CDT until October 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Sun October 12, 2025, 6:15 PM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 2:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as the mid 20s expected. * WHERE...Most of southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 12:27AM CDT until October 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Mon October 13, 2025, 12:27 AM
Expires: Mon October 13, 2025, 8:30 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the mid 20s expected. * WHERE...Southwest and south central North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 42.9°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 AM
Moonset: 3:55 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:02 AM - 9:32 AM6:01 PM - 8:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:25 PM - 4:55 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.1°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 43.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 8:28 AM
Moonset: 4:28 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:58 AM - 10:28 AM6:55 PM - 9:25 PM
Minor Periods
3:58 PM - 5:28 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.2°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 9:19 AM
Moonset: 4:52 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:49 AM - 11:19 AM7:44 PM - 10:14 PM
Minor Periods
4:22 PM - 5:52 PM1:01 AM - 2:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.3°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:06 AM
Moonset: 5:11 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM9:36 AM - 12:06 AM
Minor Periods
4:41 PM - 6:11 PM2:16 AM - 3:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 6:52 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 10:49 AM
Moonset: 5:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:11 PM - 11:41 PM10:19 AM - 12:49 AM
Minor Periods
4:57 PM - 6:27 PM3:28 AM - 4:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5