Water Temperature of the Otter Tail River in Breckenridge, MN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 7:00 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Wahpeton, MNStation Name: Breckenridge 11th St
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 965 feet
Nearest Address:
998 11th St N
Breckenridge, MN 56520
Wilkin County
GPS Coordinates: 46.2744, -96.58
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Weather for Breckenridge, Minnesota
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 109°F
L: 71°F

Mon
H: 106°F
L: 72°F

Tue
H: 104°F
L: 70°F

Wed
H: 107°F
L: 70°F

Thu
H: 80°F
L: 68°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 9:04 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 11:40 PM
Moonset: 2:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:49 AM - 12:19 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM2:10 AM - 3:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 9:39AM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Effective: Sat July 25, 2026, 9:39 AM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 7:45 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 25 at 7:13PM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Effective: Sat July 25, 2026, 7:13 PM
Expires: Sun July 26, 2026, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 25 at 10:39PM CDT until July 25 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Effective: Sat July 25, 2026, 10:39 PM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
At 1039 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 11 miles north of Claire City to over Beardsley, or along a line from 15 miles northeast of Veblen to 7 miles southeast of Browns Valley, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will be near... New Effington, Traverse Country Park, Lake Traverse Housing Units, Browns Valley and Claire City around 1040 PM CDT. Victor and Rainbow Island around 1045 PM CDT. Rosholt, Halls Landing and Siloah Country Church around 1050 PM CDT. Silver Bridge and Whiterock Colony around 1055 PM CDT. Collis, Wheaton and Mud Lake Landing around 1100 PM CDT.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms have produced damaging winds. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 25 at 10:31PM CDT until July 25 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Effective: Sat July 25, 2026, 10:31 PM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
At 1031 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 10 miles north of Claire City to near Twin Brooks, or along a line from 13 miles northeast of Veblen to 11 miles west of Milbank, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will be near... Wilmot, Browns Valley, Twin Brooks, Dakota Connection & Casino, Peever Flats Housing, Peever, Marvin, Claire City and Sisseton around 1035 PM CDT. Corona, Lake Traverse Housing Units, New Effington and Yankeetown around 1040 PM CDT. Beardsley, Rainbow Island, Victor, Milbank, Bonanza Grove, Traverse Country Park and Halls Landing around 1045 PM CDT. Rosholt and Lismore Colony around 1050 PM CDT. Siloah Country Church, Silver Bridge, Barry, Lagoona Beach and Ortonville around 1055 PM CDT.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms have produced damaging winds. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 25 at 10:15PM CDT until July 25 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Effective: Sat July 25, 2026, 10:15 PM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
SVRABR The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Big Stone County in west central Minnesota... Traverse County in west central Minnesota... Eastern Day County in northeastern South Dakota... Northern Grant County in northeastern South Dakota... Eastern Marshall County in northeastern South Dakota... Roberts County in northeastern South Dakota... * Until 1130 PM CDT. * At 1015 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 6 miles north of Veblen Flats Housing to 9 miles south of Summit, or along a line from 7 miles north of Veblen to 14 miles northeast of Florence, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Finley Heights Housing, Summit, Agency Village, Long Hollow Housing, Sica Hollow State Park, Veblen, Veblen Flats Housing, Rudebusch Corner and Ortley around 1020 PM CDT. Sisseton and Claire City around 1025 PM CDT. Dakota Connection & Casino, Peever Flats Housing, Peever and Marvin around 1030 PM CDT. Wilmot, Browns Valley and Twin Brooks around 1035 PM CDT. Corona, Lake Traverse Housing Units, New Effington and Yankeetown around 1040 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Lake Traverse Reservation.
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms have produced widespread damaging winds and are capable of producing large hail. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 9:04 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 11:40 PM
Moonset: 2:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:49 AM - 12:19 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM2:10 AM - 3:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 9:03 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:41 AM - 1:11 PM
Minor Periods
7:55 PM - 9:25 PM3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 9:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 12:30 AM
Moonset: 4:42 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 2:30 AM11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:25 PM - 9:55 PM4:12 AM - 5:42 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 1:19 AM
Moonset: 5:51 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:49 AM - 3:19 AM12:18 AM - 2:48 PM
Minor Periods
8:50 PM - 10:20 PM5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 2:05 AM
Moonset: 7:01 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:35 AM - 4:05 AM1:03 PM - 3:33 PM
Minor Periods
9:10 PM - 10:40 PM6:31 AM - 8:01 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
