Water Temperature of the South Fork Flathead River in Columbia Falls, MT
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 8:45 PM MDT
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Station Name: S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,091 feet / 942 meters
Nearest Address:
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Flathead County
GPS Coordinates: 48.35657778, -114.0378583
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Weather for Columbia Falls, Montana
Current Weather

Humidity: 97%
Feels Like: 49.2°F
Wind: ESE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 66°F
L: 51°F

Sat
H: 73°F
L: 47°F

Sun
H: 72°F
L: 50°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 41°F

Tue
H: 77°F
L: 47°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:36 PM
Sunset: 9:38 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 3:21 AM
Moonset: 7:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:51 AM - 5:21 AM11:59 AM - 2:29 PM
Minor Periods
6:42 AM - 8:12 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 12:14AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Effective: Fri June 13, 2025, 12:14 AM
Expires: Fri June 13, 2025, 3:15 AM
Patchy fog is developing along the Hi-Line and over portions of Fergus County tonight and may become more widespread as the night progresses. Variable visibility reductions down to a half mile or less can be expected across short distances. Travelers should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility on area roadways through Friday morning.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.1°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:36 PM
Sunset: 9:38 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 3:21 AM
Moonset: 7:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:51 AM - 5:21 AM11:59 AM - 2:29 PM
Minor Periods
6:42 AM - 8:12 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.9°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:36 PM
Sunset: 9:39 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 4:14 AM
Moonset: 8:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:44 AM - 6:14 AM12:51 AM - 3:21 PM
Minor Periods
7:55 AM - 9:25 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.5°F
Average Humidity: 37%
Wind: 3.8 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:36 PM
Sunset: 9:39 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 5:05 AM
Moonset: 9:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 71.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:35 AM - 7:05 AM1:41 PM - 4:11 PM
Minor Periods
9:12 AM - 10:42 AM12:09 AM - 1:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.5°F
Average Humidity: 41%
Wind: 4.7 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:37 PM
Sunset: 9:40 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 5:54 AM
Moonset: 11:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 61.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:24 AM - 7:54 AM2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM12:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.3°F
Average Humidity: 51%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:37 PM
Sunset: 9:40 PM
Daylight: 16 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 6:40 AM
Moonset: 12:18 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:10 AM - 8:40 AM3:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Minor Periods
11:48 AM - 1:18 PM12:47 AM - 2:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5