Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Keokuk, IA
Current Water Temperature
Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.
Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:45 AM CST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
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Station Name: Mississippi River at Keokuk, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 505 feet
Nearest Address:
434 N Water St
Keokuk, IA 52632
Lee County
GPS Coordinates: 40.39365535, -91.374318
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Weather for Keokuk, Iowa
Current Weather

Humidity: 54%
Feels Like: 40.5°F
Wind: N 6.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 50°F
L: 39°F

Sat
H: 53°F
L: 35°F

Sun
H: 64°F
L: 40°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:16 AM - 11:46 AM9:38 PM - 12:08 AM
Minor Periods
3:32 AM - 5:02 AM2:50 PM - 4:20 PM
Freeze Warning issued November 6 at 12:31PM CST until November 7 at 8:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 12:31 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 45.5°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:16 AM - 11:46 AM9:38 PM - 12:08 AM
Minor Periods
3:32 AM - 5:02 AM2:50 PM - 4:20 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 42.9°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM10:23 PM - 12:53 AM
Minor Periods
4:37 AM - 6:07 AM3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:46 AM - 1:16 PM11:10 PM - 1:40 AM
Minor Periods
5:44 AM - 7:14 AM3:43 PM - 5:13 PM
