Water Temperature of the Red River of the North in Grand Forks, ND
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:45 PM CST
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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, MNStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 15°F
L: -2°F

Thu
H: -4°F
L: -22°F

Fri
H: -4°F
L: -20°F

Sat
H: 3°F
L: -18°F

Sun
H: -4°F
L: -28°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
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 AM2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:07 PM - 9:37 PM9:08 AM - 10:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 1:07PM CST until January 22 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 34 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 Wednesday Night 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.
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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 20 at 1:07PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 34 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 Wednesday Night 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.
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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 1:07PM CST until January 21 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be lofted and briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 9:06PM CST until January 21 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 9:06 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 20 at 7:18PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 7:18 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 38 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 51 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 Wednesday Night 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.
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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 7:18PM CST until January 22 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 7:18 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 38 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 51 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 Wednesday Night 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.
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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 20 at 1:07PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 56 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Wednesday Night to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 20 at 1:07PM CST until January 22 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 1:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 56 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Wednesday Night to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 20 at 7:18PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 7:18 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Wednesday Night to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 20 at 7:18PM CST until January 22 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 7:18 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 44 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Wednesday Night to noon CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
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 AM2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:07 PM - 9:37 PM9:08 AM - 10:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
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 AM3:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Minor Periods
9:22 PM - 10:52 PM9:23 AM - 10:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
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 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:39 AM - 11:09 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
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 AM4:46 PM - 7:16 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 AM - 11:25 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
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 AM5:35 PM - 8:05 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 AM - 11:43 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
