Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, IA
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Measurement Time: Saturday, November 29, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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Station Name: Dubuque L&D 11
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 604 feet / 184 meters
Nearest Address:
3094 Volunteer Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dubuque County
GPS Coordinates: 42.54, -90.6461
Nearby Water Temperatures
Mississippi River, Bellevue, IA (22.4 mi)North Fork Maquoketa River, Maquoketa, IA (26.3 mi)
Mississippi River, Guttenberg, IA (28.5 mi)
Turkey River, Garber, IA (34.2 mi)
Mississippi River, Clayton, IA (35.7 mi)
Wisconsin River, Muscoda, WI (46.6 mi)
Mississippi River, Fulton, IL (51.0 mi)
Mississippi River, Fulton, IL (51.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Lynxville, WI (51.8 mi)
Beaver Slough, Clinton, IA (54.5 mi)
Mississippi River, Camanche, IA (56.2 mi)
Black Earth Creek, Black Earth, WI (61.9 mi)
Sugar River, Verona, WI (62.7 mi)
Kickapoo River, Readstown, WI (63.1 mi)
Black Earth Creek, Cross Plains, WI (63.7 mi)
Weather for Dubuque, Iowa
Current Weather

Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 8.8°F
Wind: NW 20.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 29.9 mph
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 2 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 31°F
L: -2°F

Mon
H: 23°F
L: 9°F

Tue
H: 26°F
L: 11°F

Wed
H: 30°F
L: 13°F

Thu
H: 15°F
L: -10°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 8:12 PM
Moonset: 1:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Minor Periods
1:06 PM - 2:36 PM1:17 AM - 2:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 8:37PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 8:37 PM
Expires: Sun November 30, 2025, 4:45 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of one to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 8:36PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 8:36 PM
Expires: Sun November 30, 2025, 6:00 AM
...WINTER STORM CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... .Light to moderate snow continues across northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and west central and southwest Wisconsin. Snow intensity will decrease later tonight with light snow continuing through the nighttime hours. Winds will continue to increase late tonight leading to blowing snow, especially west of the Mississippi River valley where near-blizzard conditions will be possible overnight. Along with slippery roads, visibilities may be greatly restricted with difficult travel conditions expected through the overnight hours. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Allamakee and Clayton Counties. In Wisconsin, Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 3:02PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:02 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially through the evening hours.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 29 at 8:04PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 8:04 PM
Expires: Sun November 30, 2025, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 22.3°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 20.8 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 8:12 PM
Moonset: 1:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Minor Periods
1:06 PM - 2:36 PM1:17 AM - 2:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 17.4°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 9:03 PM
Moonset: 3:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:02 AM - 10:32 AM8:33 PM - 11:03 PM
Minor Periods
1:31 PM - 3:01 PM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 18.9°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:30 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 10:00 PM
Moonset: 4:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:56 AM - 11:26 AM9:30 PM - 12:00 PM
Minor Periods
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM3:53 AM - 5:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 23.3°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:30 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 11:02 PM
Moonset: 5:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:55 AM - 12:25 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:37 PM - 4:07 PM5:16 AM - 6:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 7.2°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:30 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:59 AM - 1:29 PM
Minor Periods
3:25 PM - 4:55 PM6:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
