Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau, MO

Current Water Temperature

55.0°F

Measurement Time: Monday, March 30, 2026, 11:45 PM CDT

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Local Points of Interest

East Cape Girardeau, MO

Mississippi River

Station Name: Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 335 feet

Nearest Address:
1 Merriwether St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau County

GPS Coordinates: 37.30188889, -89.518

Nearby Water Temperatures

Ohio River, Olmsted, IL (26.7 mi)
East Fork Black River, Lesterville, MO (73.7 mi)
Big River, Bonne Terre, MO (73.8 mi)
East Fork Black River, Lesterville, MO (74.7 mi)
Little Wabash River, Carmi, IL (92.3 mi)
Huzzah Creek, Butts, MO (103.3 mi)
Wabash River, New Harmony, IN (103.5 mi)
Missouri River, Labadle, MO (113.2 mi)
Mississippi River, Alton, IL (113.4 mi)
Missouri River, St Charles, MO (114.9 mi)
Jacks Fork River, Mountain View, MO (119.6 mi)
Mississippi River, Cap Au Gris, MO (133.6 mi)
Strawberry River, Poughkeepsie, AR (135 mi)
White River, Hazleton, IN (135.1 mi)
Missouri River, Hermann, MO (142.8 mi)

Weather for Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Current Weather

64.9°F
Clear
Clear
64.9°F
63.4°F
78%
SSW 15.4 mph
25.5 mph
63.4°F
56.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 87°F
L: 63°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 83°F
L: 63°F
Heavy rain
Thu
H: 73°F
L: 66°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 78°F
L: 63°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 74°F
L: 54°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.75 μg/m3
PM10: 7.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 6:14 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:34 AM - 2:04 PM

Minor Periods

5:44 PM - 7:14 PM
5:26 AM - 6:56 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 12:55AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Effective: Tue March 31, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Tue March 31, 2026, 6:00 PM

Widespread elevated fire danger is anticipated today across the region during peak heating. Sustained winds between 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph along with very dry fuels are the main concerns. Isolated gusts in excess of 35+ mph are also possible. While minimum RH values this afternoon will range from 28 to 38% across the region above critical values, the continued very dry fuels combined with increased winds will make it possible for wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Gusty winds will blow around objects left unsecured.


Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.7°F
62.8°F
72.3°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
23.3 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.89 μg/m3
PM10: 6.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 6:14 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:34 AM - 2:04 PM

Minor Periods

5:44 PM - 7:14 PM
5:26 AM - 6:56 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
82.8°F
63.1°F
71.3°F
76%
0 in
0%
0%
20.6 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.23 μg/m3
PM10: 4.64 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 145.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 7:16 PM
Moon Transit: 12:21 AM
Moonset: 6:19 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:16 AM - 2:46 PM

Minor Periods

6:46 PM - 8:16 PM
5:49 AM - 7:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
73.4°F
65.5°F
68.1°F
86%
0.98 in
83%
0%
23.3 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.79 μg/m3
PM10: 4.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 138.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 8:18 PM
Moon Transit: 1:03 AM
Moonset: 6:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:33 AM - 3:03 AM
12:59 AM - 3:29 PM

Minor Periods

7:48 PM - 9:18 PM
6:13 AM - 7:43 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, April 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
78°F
62.6°F
68.3°F
84%
0.05 in
89%
0%
15 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.78 μg/m3
PM10: 4.04 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 9:20 PM
Moon Transit: 1:46 AM
Moonset: 7:08 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:16 AM - 3:46 AM
1:42 PM - 4:12 PM

Minor Periods

8:50 PM - 10:20 PM
6:38 AM - 8:08 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
73.6°F
54.1°F
65.6°F
83%
0.13 in
88%
0%
19.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.77 μg/m3
PM10: 5.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.3 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:23 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 10:23 PM
Moon Transit: 2:31 AM
Moonset: 7:35 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:01 AM - 4:31 AM
2:28 PM - 4:58 PM

Minor Periods

9:53 PM - 11:23 PM
7:05 AM - 8:35 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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