Water Temperature of the Little Missouri River in Medora, ND
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:00 AM MST
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Local Points of Interest
Theodore Roosevelt National Park; Chimney ParkStation Name: LITTLE MISSOURI RIVER AT MEDORA, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,254 feet
Nearest Address:
Pacific Ave
Medora, ND 58645
Billings County
GPS Coordinates: 46.9180722, -103.5303444
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Weather for Medora, North Dakota
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 84°F
L: 40°F

Thu
H: 70°F
L: 55°F

Fri
H: 70°F
L: 50°F

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 45°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 43°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor Periods
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM2:57 AM - 4:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 11:23AM CDT until May 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 10:23 AM
Expires: Wed May 13, 2026, 10:30 PM
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 11:23AM CDT until May 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 10:23 AM
Expires: Wed May 13, 2026, 10:30 PM
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:25PM CDT until May 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 6:25 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Much of southwest North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 2:02PM CDT until May 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 1:15 AM
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well. The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today. West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Thursday and Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. * AFFECTED AREA...All of western and central North Dakota.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 2:02PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 1:15 AM
...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well. The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today. West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Thursday and Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. * AFFECTED AREA...All of western and central North Dakota.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor Periods
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM2:57 AM - 4:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 10:47 AM
Moonset: 6:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:52 PM - 11:22 PM10:17 AM - 12:47 AM
Minor Periods
5:38 PM - 7:08 PM3:16 AM - 4:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 115.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 11:42 AM
Moonset: 7:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:12 AM - 1:42 PM
Minor Periods
7:04 PM - 8:34 PM3:39 AM - 5:09 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 12:42 AM
Moonset: 9:02 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:12 AM - 2:42 PM
Minor Periods
8:32 PM - 10:02 PM4:09 AM - 5:39 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 122 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 1:46 PM
Moonset: 10:25 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:16 PM - 3:46 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 PM - 11:25 PM4:48 AM - 6:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
