Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, IA
Current Water Temperature
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)
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 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

Wed
H: 76°F
L: 37°F

Thu
H: 55°F
L: 40°F

Fri
H: 53°F
L: 41°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 38°F

Sun
H: 65°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 5:53 AM
Moonset: 10:03 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM5:43 PM - 8:13 PM
Minor Periods
9:33 AM - 11:03 AM1:14 AM - 2:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:48AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 9:48 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning and continue rising to 12.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:09PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa... Iowa River at Marengo affecting Benton and Iowa Counties. Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Clinton and Scott Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Moline affecting Henry IL and Rock Island Counties. Rock River near Joslin affecting Henry IL, Rock Island and Whiteside Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Overbank flooding occurs. Water affects residences along the river between Wheatland and Calamus. Water affects businesses along the river near Calamus. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Thursday morning and continue rising to a crest of 12.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon at 300 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 5:53 AM
Moonset: 10:03 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM5:43 PM - 8:13 PM
Minor Periods
9:33 AM - 11:03 AM1:14 AM - 2:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 6:44 AM
Moonset: 11:02 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:14 AM - 8:44 AM6:34 PM - 9:04 PM
Minor Periods
10:32 AM - 12:02 AM2:01 AM - 3:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 7:34 AM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:04 AM - 9:34 AM7:24 PM - 9:54 PM
Minor Periods
11:36 AM - 1:06 PM2:40 AM - 4:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 8:23 AM
Moonset: 1:13 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:53 AM - 10:23 AM8:12 PM - 10:42 PM
Minor Periods
12:43 AM - 2:13 PM3:12 AM - 4:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 9:10 AM
Moonset: 2:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:40 AM - 11:10 AM8:58 PM - 11:28 PM
Minor Periods
1:52 PM - 3:22 PM3:39 AM - 5:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
