Water Temperature of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, MO
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, May 18, 2017, 7:45 PM CDT
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All Missouri Locations View Locations Near Me
Sponsored Content
Station Name: Missouri River at Jefferson City, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 535 feet / 163 meters
Nearest Address:
US Hwy 54
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Cole County
GPS Coordinates: 38.5871111, -92.1786389
Nearby Water Temperatures
Tavern Creek, St. Elizabeth, MO (21.6 mi)Osage River, Tuscumbia, MO (28.8 mi)
Lake of the Ozarks, Lake Ozark, MO (35.8 mi)
Missouri River, Hermann, MO (40.8 mi)
Huzzah Creek, Butts, MO (67.7 mi)
Missouri River, Labadle, MO (72.4 mi)
Long Branch Lake, Macon, MO (82.3 mi)
Mississippi River, Cap Au Gris, MO (85.2 mi)
Mississippi River, Clarksville, MO (87.3 mi)
Mississippi River, Saverton, MO (87.9 mi)
Missouri River, St Charles, MO (93.1 mi)
Grand River, Sumner, MO (93.5 mi)
Big River, Bonne Terre, MO (97.0 mi)
Mississippi River, Quincy, IL (99.4 mi)
East Fork Black River, Lesterville, MO (101.9 mi)
Weather for Jefferson City, Missouri
Current Weather

Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 68.4°F
Wind: NNE 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 73°F
L: 66°F

Thu
H: 74°F
L: 62°F

Fri
H: 76°F
L: 67°F

Sat
H: 80°F
L: 62°F

Sun
H: 78°F
L: 60°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 8:33 PM
Moonset: 2:07 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:26 AM - 9:56 AM8:03 PM - 10:33 PM
Minor Periods
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM1:37 AM - 3:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued June 4 at 1:59PM CDT until June 6 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 1:59 PM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 2:00 AM
...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Missouri... Moreau River near Jefferson City. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Moreau River near Jefferson City. * WHEN...From this evening to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Near this height, Zion Road will be closed. This road is about 12 river miles upstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 18.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx
Flood Watch issued June 4 at 11:55AM CDT until June 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Camden, Maries, Miller and Pulaski. In southwest Missouri, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk and Webster. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area this afternoon and evening, resulting in 1 to 3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch issued June 4 at 11:55AM CDT until June 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Camden, Maries, Miller and Pulaski. In southwest Missouri, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk and Webster. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area this afternoon and evening, resulting in 1 to 3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch issued June 4 at 11:55AM CDT until June 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Camden, Maries, Miller and Pulaski. In southwest Missouri, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk and Webster. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area this afternoon and evening, resulting in 1 to 3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Watch issued June 4 at 11:55AM CDT until June 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 11:55 AM
Expires: Wed June 4, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Missouri, including the following counties, in central Missouri, Camden, Maries, Miller and Pulaski. In southwest Missouri, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk and Webster. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to impact the area this afternoon and evening, resulting in 1 to 3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.1°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 8:33 PM
Moonset: 2:07 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:26 AM - 9:56 AM8:03 PM - 10:33 PM
Minor Periods
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM1:37 AM - 3:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.3°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 9:13 PM
Moonset: 2:28 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:05 AM - 10:35 AM8:43 PM - 11:13 PM
Minor Periods
2:59 PM - 4:29 PM1:58 AM - 3:28 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.9°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 9:53 PM
Moonset: 2:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM9:23 PM - 11:53 PM
Minor Periods
3:59 PM - 5:29 PM2:19 AM - 3:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.9°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 10:36 PM
Moonset: 3:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:26 AM - 11:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:59 PM - 6:29 PM2:41 AM - 4:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.5°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 11:22 PM
Moonset: 3:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:11 AM - 12:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:01 PM - 7:31 PM3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5