Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Keokuk, IA
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:30 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Hamilton, IL; Montebello State Park; Victory Park; Lock and Dam 19Station 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 6°F
L: -5°F

Sat
H: 8°F
L: 1°F

Sun
H: 13°F
L: 8°F

Mon
H: 21°F
L: 5°F

Tue
H: 31°F
L: 13°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:38 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
10:08 PM - 11:38 PM9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:58PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Lee and Van Buren Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:58PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Lee and Van Buren Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:14AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Lee and Van Buren Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 3:14AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Hancock, Henderson, McDonough, and Warren Counties. In Iowa, Lee and Van Buren Counties. In Missouri, Clark and Scotland Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:16PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:16 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:30AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 15 and 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:24AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:24 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of west central Illinois and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 AM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Illinois, the latest road conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. In Missouri, the latest road conditions can be obtained at traveler.modot.org/map or by calling 1-888-275-6636.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:58PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:58PM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:58 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:14AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 3:14AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:38 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
10:08 PM - 11:38 PM9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 4:53 PM
Moonset: 11:48 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:48 AM - 6:18 AM4:23 PM - 6:53 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:41 AM - 11:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 5:42 PM
Moonset: 12:48 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:36 AM - 7:06 AM5:12 PM - 7:42 PM
Minor Periods
10:07 AM - 11:37 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 6:36 PM
Moonset: 1:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:27 AM - 7:57 AM6:06 PM - 8:36 PM
Minor Periods
10:37 AM - 12:07 AM12:32 AM - 2:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 7:34 PM
Moonset: 2:18 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:23 AM - 8:53 AM7:04 PM - 9:34 PM
Minor Periods
11:14 AM - 12:44 AM1:48 AM - 3:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
