Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, IA
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Measurement Time: Friday, December 5, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Eagle Point Park; Hazel Green, WI; O'Leary LakeStation Name: Dubuque L&D 11
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 604 feet
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)
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Mississippi River, Clayton, IA (35.7 mi)
Wisconsin River, Muscoda, WI (46.6 mi)
Mississippi River, Fulton, IL (51 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 40°F
L: 26°F

Mon
H: 20°F
L: 10°F

Tue
H: 26°F
L: 1°F

Wed
H: 39°F
L: 25°F

Thu
H: 36°F
L: 22°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 3:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
3:02 PM - 4:32 PM5:13 AM - 6:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:18 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:18 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 2:15AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:15 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM TO IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will impact the region through Monday morning. Snow rates north of Interstate 90 will increase throughout the overnight. By early this morning snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely across portions of northern Clark and Taylor Counties. Mixed precipitation is likely near I-90 this morning where freezing rain accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch of ice is likely. By this afternoon, much of the area will switchover to snow with wind gusts increasing to 35 to 55 mph. This will result in widespread visibilities reductions to 1/4 mile or less at times where the Blizzard Warning is in effect. Storm total snow accumulations will likely approach all-time records in north-central Wisconsin with 18 to 36 inches of snow expected north of Interstate 94. Travel will be impossible for much of the area throughout the storm. Any travel should be reserved for emergencies only. Power outages and tree damage will be possible with the combination of heavy snow, ice, and increasing winds today. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 2:15AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:15 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM TO IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will impact the region through Monday morning. Snow rates north of Interstate 90 will increase throughout the overnight. By early this morning snowfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely across portions of northern Clark and Taylor Counties. Mixed precipitation is likely near I-90 this morning where freezing rain accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch of ice is likely. By this afternoon, much of the area will switchover to snow with wind gusts increasing to 35 to 55 mph. This will result in widespread visibilities reductions to 1/4 mile or less at times where the Blizzard Warning is in effect. Storm total snow accumulations will likely approach all-time records in north-central Wisconsin with 18 to 36 inches of snow expected north of Interstate 94. Travel will be impossible for much of the area throughout the storm. Any travel should be reserved for emergencies only. Power outages and tree damage will be possible with the combination of heavy snow, ice, and increasing winds today. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Iowa, visit 511ia.org for road conditions. In Wisconsin, visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 12:39PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 12:00 AM
...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is will continue to exit east into eastern WI which will leave a brief lull across the area for the early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening. This will result in blizzard conditions where a Blizzard Warning is in effect. Dangerous travel conditions are expected during this period, particularly north of Interstate 90 where already fallen snowfall totals of 12 to 24 inches will see significant drifting with the increasing winds. A secondary round of accumulating snow will move into the region late this afternoon and into the morning hours on Monday with highest additional totals favored in west-central and southwest Wisconsin with snow exiting the region by noon on Monday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, and Richland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511wi.gov for road conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 3:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
3:02 PM - 4:32 PM5:13 AM - 6:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:20 AM
Moonset: 4:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:50 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor Periods
4:13 PM - 5:43 PM5:39 AM - 7:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:07 AM
Moonset: 5:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:37 AM - 2:07 PM
Minor Periods
5:24 PM - 6:54 PM6:02 AM - 7:32 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 12:53 AM
Moonset: 7:07 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:23 AM - 2:53 PM
Minor Periods
6:37 PM - 8:07 PM6:23 AM - 7:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 8:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM12:01 AM - 2:31 AM
Minor Periods
7:51 PM - 9:21 PM6:44 AM - 8:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
