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

Thu
H: 85°F
L: 55°F

Fri
H: 78°F
L: 58°F

Sat
H: 70°F
L: 51°F

Sun
H: 60°F
L: 50°F

Mon
H: 57°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:52 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:19 AM
Moonset: 6:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:49 AM - 1:19 PM
Minor Periods
6:07 PM - 7:37 PM3:49 AM - 5:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 3:14AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. In North Dakota, Pembina, Eastern Walsh, Grand Forks, Steele, Traill, Cass, Ransom, Sargent and Richland. * WINDS...Friday will see west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 2:22PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 2:22 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...Southeast then southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 2:22PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 2:22 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...Southeast then southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 2:14PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 2:14 PM
Expires: Wed May 13, 2026, 10:15 PM
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 8:33PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 8:33 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA AND NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, West Marshall, East Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail and Grant. In North Dakota, Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Benson, Ramsey, Eastern Walsh, Eddy, Nelson, Grand Forks, Griggs, Steele, Traill, Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland and Western Walsh. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:52 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:19 AM
Moonset: 6:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:49 AM - 1:19 PM
Minor Periods
6:07 PM - 7:37 PM3:49 AM - 5:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 12:13 AM
Moonset: 8:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:43 AM - 2:13 PM
Minor Periods
7:33 PM - 9:03 PM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 1:13 PM
Moonset: 9:30 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:43 AM - 3:13 PM
Minor Periods
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM4:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 2:17 PM
Moonset: 10:52 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:19 AM - 2:49 AM1:47 PM - 4:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 PM - 11:52 PM5:23 AM - 6:53 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 3:24 PM
Moonset: 12:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:25 AM - 3:55 AM2:54 PM - 5:24 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
