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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Rafferty Reservoir, Estevan, SK (155.1 mi)
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Weather for Medora, North Dakota
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 101°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 92°F
L: 68°F

Fri
H: 94°F
L: 66°F

Sat
H: 102°F
L: 69°F

Sun
H: 96°F
L: 70°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 2:24 PM
Moonset: 9:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Minor Periods
9:24 PM - 10:54 PM6:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 6:12PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 5:12 PM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 1:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values near 100 expected. * WHERE...Southwest and south central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will only fall into the 70s tonight, providing little relief from the heat.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 6:12PM CDT until July 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 5:12 PM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 1:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values near 100 expected. * WHERE...Southwest and south central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will only fall into the 70s tonight, providing little relief from the heat.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:53PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 11:53 AM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values near 100 expected. * WHERE...Southwest and south central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 12:53PM CDT until July 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 11:53 AM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values near 100 expected. * WHERE...Southwest and south central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 9:53PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 8:53 PM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values near 100 expected. * WHERE...Southern North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 2:24 PM
Moonset: 9:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Minor Periods
9:24 PM - 10:54 PM6:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 3:17 PM
Moonset: 10:16 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 AM2:47 PM - 5:17 PM
Minor Periods
9:46 PM - 11:16 PM7:31 AM - 9:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 4:05 PM
Moonset: 10:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:20 AM - 3:50 AM3:35 PM - 6:05 PM
Minor Periods
10:05 PM - 11:35 PM8:51 AM - 10:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 4:51 PM
Moonset: 10:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:07 AM - 4:37 AM4:21 PM - 6:51 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM10:07 AM - 11:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.14 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 5:34 PM
Moonset: 11:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:51 AM - 5:21 AM5:04 PM - 7:34 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:20 AM - 12:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
