Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Canton, MO
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Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:00 AM CST
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Station Name: Canton L&D 20
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 479 feet / 146 meters
Nearest Address:
Canton, MO 63435
Lewis County
GPS Coordinates: 40.1439, -91.5159
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Weather for Canton, Missouri
Current Weather

Humidity: 80%
Feels Like: 98.5°F
Wind: SSW 19.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 9.6
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 97°F
L: 73°F

Mon
H: 97°F
L: 71°F

Tue
H: 93°F
L: 71°F

Wed
H: 93°F
L: 75°F

Thu
H: 92°F
L: 72°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 10:18 AM
Moonset: 6:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:48 AM - 12:18 AM
Minor Periods
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM2:15 AM - 3:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 2:30AM CDT until June 24 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 2:30 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 5:30 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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 June 22 at 2:30AM CDT until June 24 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 2:30 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 5:30 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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 June 22 at 3:23AM CDT until June 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 3:23 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 11:30 AM
* WHAT...Peak afternoon heat indices around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat impacts will be worsened by several consecutive days of sweltering temperatures. Additionally, there will be little relief overnight with near record warm lows forecast in the mid to upper 70s.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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 June 22 at 2:30AM CDT until June 24 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 2:30 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 5:30 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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 June 22 at 3:23AM CDT until June 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 3:23 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 11:30 AM
* WHAT...Peak afternoon heat indices around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat impacts will be worsened by several consecutive days of sweltering temperatures. Additionally, there will be little relief overnight with near record warm lows forecast in the mid to upper 70s.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 10:18 AM
Moonset: 6:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:48 AM - 12:18 AM
Minor Periods
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM2:15 AM - 3:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.8°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 11:20 AM
Moonset: 7:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:50 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor Periods
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM2:56 AM - 4:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.6°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 12:25 AM
Moonset: 8:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:55 AM - 2:25 PM
Minor Periods
8:04 PM - 9:34 PM3:49 AM - 5:19 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.7°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 1:29 PM
Moonset: 9:32 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:14 AM - 2:44 AM12:59 AM - 3:29 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 PM - 10:32 PM4:52 AM - 6:22 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.7°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 2:31 PM
Moonset: 10:19 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:18 AM - 3:48 AM2:01 PM - 4:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:49 PM - 11:19 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5