Water Temperature of the Red River of the North in Grand Forks, ND

Current Water Temperature

31.8°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:45 AM CST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Red River State Recreation Area; LaFave Park; Sorlie Memorial Bridge; Greater Grand Forks Greenway; East Grand Forks, MN

Red River of the North

Station Name: RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT GRAND FORKS, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 830 feet

Nearest Address:
134 Demers Ave
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Grand Forks County

GPS Coordinates: 47.9269234, -97.0292435

Nearby Water Temperatures

Red River of the North, Halstad, MN (40.7 mi)
South Branch Park River, Park River, ND (48.2 mi)
Sheyenne River, Cooperstown, ND (57.6 mi)
Red River of the North, Georgetown, MN (58.5 mi)
Two Rivers, Hallock, MN (58.8 mi)
Tolna Coulee, Tolna, ND (68 mi)
Baldhill Creek, Dazey, ND (70.2 mi)
Red River of the North, Fargo, ND (74.5 mi)
Sheyenne River, Valley City, ND (78.9 mi)
Sheyenne River, Horace, ND (81.7 mi)
Red River of the North, Moorehead, MN (88.2 mi)
Red River of the North, Hickson, ND (88.3 mi)
Dry Lake, Webster, ND (92.2 mi)
Sheyenne River, Bremen, ND (104.4 mi)
Sheyenne River, Flora, ND (110.5 mi)

Weather for Grand Forks, North Dakota

Current Weather

12.9°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
-3°F
10.5°F
64%
NW 15.2 mph
20.4 mph
-7°F
4.5°F
0 in
75%
8 mi
1012 mbar
1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
Wed
H: 12°F
L: -2°F
Overcast
Thu
H: -4°F
L: -21°F
Sunny
Fri
H: -4°F
L: -18°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: -1°F
L: -23°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: -8°F
L: -30°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.55 μg/m3
PM10: 1.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 9:38 AM
Moon Transit: 3:00 PM
Moonset: 8:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:10 AM - 3:40 AM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:07 PM - 9:37 PM
9:08 AM - 10:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 6:32AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 49 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 52 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced visibility from blowing snow and hazardously cold wind chills may create hazardous travel conditions Thursday.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 6:32AM CST until January 22 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 49 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 52 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced visibility from blowing snow and hazardously cold wind chills may create hazardous travel conditions Thursday.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 6:32AM CST until January 21 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow showers and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph in southeast North Dakota and southern Red River Valley. * WHERE...Eastern North Dakota and Red River Valley in northwest and west-central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Snow showers and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Snow showers late morning and afternoon may create brief periods of near blizzard conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday afternoon and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Turn headlights on and do not use cruise control. Be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 6:32AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 53 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 54 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced visibility from blowing snow and dangerously cold wind chills may create hazardous travel conditions Thursday.

Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.


Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 6:32AM CST until January 22 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 53 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 54 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced visibility from blowing snow and dangerously cold wind chills may create hazardous travel conditions Thursday.

Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.


Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
12°F
-1.5°F
4.8°F
73%
0.05 in
68%
30%
17 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.54 μg/m3
PM10: 5.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 196.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 9:38 AM
Moon Transit: 3:00 PM
Moonset: 8:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:10 AM - 3:40 AM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:07 PM - 9:37 PM
9:08 AM - 10:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
-3.6°F
-21.2°F
-9.2°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
19 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.53 μg/m3
PM10: 1.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 9:53 AM
Moon Transit: 3:45 PM
Moonset: 9:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:55 AM - 4:25 AM
3:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Minor Periods

9:22 PM - 10:52 PM
9:23 AM - 10:53 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
-4.4°F
-17.5°F
-13.2°F
70%
0 in
0%
0%
13 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.05 μg/m3
PM10: 2.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 10:09 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 11:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:39 AM - 11:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
-0.9°F
-23.2°F
-14.5°F
82%
0 in
0%
3%
8.5 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.41 μg/m3
PM10: 6.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 215.99 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 10:25 AM
Moon Transit: 5:16 PM
Moonset: 12:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:46 PM - 7:16 PM

Minor Periods

9:55 AM - 11:25 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
-7.7°F
-30.2°F
-20.1°F
92%
0 in
0%
0%
6.5 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.23 μg/m3
PM10: 9.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 292.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 37.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 10:43 AM
Moon Transit: 6:05 PM
Moonset: 12:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:12 AM - 6:42 AM
5:35 PM - 8:05 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 AM - 11:43 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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