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: 94%
Feels Like: 79.8°F
Wind: SSW 4.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 95°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 97°F
L: 73°F

Fri
H: 91°F
L: 73°F

Sat
H: 90°F
L: 72°F

Sun
H: 92°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 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
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 1:47PM CDT until June 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 1:47 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. 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 24 at 1:47PM CDT until June 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 1:47 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. 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 24 at 1:47PM CDT until June 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 1:47 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. 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 24 at 1:47PM CDT until June 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 1:47 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. 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 24 at 2:16PM CDT until June 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 2:16 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will only fall into the mid 70s, resulting in limited relief form the heat in buildings without effective cooling.
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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.2°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.48 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: 84.2°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.92 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
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.7°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 3:27 PM
Moonset: 10:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:17 AM - 4:47 AM2:57 PM - 5:27 PM
Minor Periods
10:25 PM - 11:55 PM7:18 AM - 8:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.3°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 PM
Moonset: 11:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:11 AM - 5:41 AM3:48 PM - 6:18 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:31 AM - 10:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.8°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 5:04 PM
Moonset: 12:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:59 AM - 6:29 AM4:34 PM - 7:04 PM
Minor Periods
9:40 AM - 11:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5