Water Temperature of Long Branch Lake in Macon, MO

Current Water Temperature

55.0°F

Measurement Time: Friday, April 28, 2023, 8:00 AM CDT

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Local Points of Interest

Long Branch Resevoir; East Fork Little Chariton River; Long Branch State Park

Long Branch Lake

Station Name: Macon 2W - Long Branch Rsvr
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 837 feet

Nearest Address:
30878 Visitor Center Rd
Macon, MO 63552
Macon County

GPS Coordinates: 39.7514, -92.5056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Grand River, Sumner, MO (41.5 mi)
Mississippi River, Quincy, IL (58.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Canton, MO (59 mi)
Mississippi River, Saverton, MO (67.3 mi)
Mississippi River, Keokuk, IA (74.5 mi)
Missouri River, Jefferson City, MO (82.3 mi)
Des Moines River, Ottumwa, IA (87.2 mi)
Mississippi River, Clarksville, MO (89.1 mi)
Missouri River, Hermann, MO (91.9 mi)
Illinois River, Florence, IL (101.2 mi)
Tavern Creek, St. Elizabeth, MO (102.9 mi)
Osage River, Tuscumbia, MO (105 mi)
Illinois River, La Grange, IL (105.4 mi)
Little Blue River, Independence, MO (105.8 mi)
Lake of the Ozarks, Lake Ozark, MO (107.1 mi)

Weather for Macon, Missouri

Current Weather

61°F
Clear
Clear
61°F
61.4°F
87%
S 13.9 mph
24.5 mph
61.4°F
54.9°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1017 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Sun
H: 69°F
L: 59°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 71°F
L: 64°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 76°F
L: 68°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 77°F
L: 64°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 79°F
L: 63°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 6.65 μg/m3
PM10: 6.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 4:10 AM
Moon Transit: 9:18 AM
Moonset: 2:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:48 AM - 11:18 AM
8:50 PM - 11:20 PM

Minor Periods

2:06 PM - 3:36 PM
3:40 AM - 5:10 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:33AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 11:45 PM

...The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Missouri and Illinois... Mississippi River at Hannibal. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 24 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Hannibal. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon to Sunday, April 19. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, John Hay Recreation Area on east side (inside the Illinois Sny Levee) begins flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday afternoon to a crest of 17.5 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx


Sunday, April 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
68.5°F
59.4°F
63.5°F
86%
0.56 in
79%
0%
19.7 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.77 μg/m3
PM10: 7.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 4:10 AM
Moon Transit: 9:18 AM
Moonset: 2:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:48 AM - 11:18 AM
8:50 PM - 11:20 PM

Minor Periods

2:06 PM - 3:36 PM
3:40 AM - 5:10 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
70.7°F
63.9°F
67.4°F
92%
0 in
0%
0%
21 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.52 μg/m3
PM10: 3.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 4:36 AM
Moon Transit: 10:04 AM
Moonset: 3:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:34 AM - 12:04 AM

Minor Periods

3:13 PM - 4:43 PM
4:06 AM - 5:36 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
75.9°F
68.4°F
71.7°F
86%
0 in
0%
0%
23.7 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.3 μg/m3
PM10: 4.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.02 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 5:00 AM
Moon Transit: 10:50 AM
Moonset: 4:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:20 AM - 12:50 AM

Minor Periods

4:22 PM - 5:52 PM
4:30 AM - 6:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
77.1°F
64.1°F
69.4°F
85%
0.55 in
87%
0%
19.2 mph
1.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.33 μg/m3
PM10: 5.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.88 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 5:23 AM
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 6:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM

Minor Periods

5:33 PM - 7:03 PM
4:53 AM - 6:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
78.9°F
63°F
68°F
77%
0.07 in
84%
0%
18.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 5:48 AM
Moon Transit: 12:25 AM
Moonset: 7:16 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:55 AM - 2:25 PM

Minor Periods

6:46 PM - 8:16 PM
5:18 AM - 6:48 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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