Water Temperature of the Little Missouri River in Medora, ND

Current Water Temperature

38.1°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 2:00 AM MST

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Local Points of Interest

Theodore Roosevelt National Park; Chimney Park

Little Missouri River

Station 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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Souris River, Sherwood, ND (160.6 mi)
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James River, Harvey, ND (180.6 mi)
Long Creek, Radville, SK (181.1 mi)

Weather for Medora, North Dakota

Current Weather

57.6°F
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
53.3°F
60.8°F
63%
WNW 21.7 mph
31 mph
58.3°F
47.2°F
0 in
0%
6 mi
1002 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 70°F
L: 55°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 69°F
L: 51°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 70°F
L: 44°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 57°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 43°F
L: 36°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.35 μg/m3
PM10: 1.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 3:46 AM
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 PM
10:17 AM - 12:47 AM

Minor Periods

5:38 PM - 7:08 PM
3:16 AM - 4:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

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.


Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 2:02PM CDT until May 15 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 10:12PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 9:12 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 9:15 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA INCLUDING THE JAMES RIVER VALLEY THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... .Critical fire weather conditions are expected on Thursday and Friday over western and central North Dakota including the James River Valley. Westerly winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph are expected over northwest North Dakota, with westerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over remaining areas. Relative humidity values will drop as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. * WINDS...West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph over northwest North Dakota, and west 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph over southwest and central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and Central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * 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.


Thursday, May 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69.6°F
54.9°F
63.4°F
37%
0 in
0%
0%
31.5 mph
6.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.87 μg/m3
PM10: 3.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 132.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 3:46 AM
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 PM
10:17 AM - 12:47 AM

Minor Periods

5:38 PM - 7:08 PM
3:16 AM - 4:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, May 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.7°F
50.6°F
58.9°F
35%
0 in
0%
0%
32.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.74 μg/m3
PM10: 3.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 4:09 AM
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 AM
11:12 AM - 1:42 PM

Minor Periods

7:04 PM - 8:34 PM
3:39 AM - 5:09 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
69.8°F
44°F
57.8°F
45%
0 in
0%
0%
15.4 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.46 μg/m3
PM10: 2.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 132.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 4:39 AM
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 AM
12:12 AM - 2:42 PM

Minor Periods

8:32 PM - 10:02 PM
4:09 AM - 5:39 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
57.1°F
43.1°F
52.8°F
67%
0.07 in
87%
0%
25.1 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.71 μg/m3
PM10: 3.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.4 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 5:18 AM
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 AM
1:16 PM - 3:46 PM

Minor Periods

9:55 PM - 11:25 PM
4:48 AM - 6:18 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
43.1°F
35.5°F
39°F
78%
0.13 in
89%
0%
23.5 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.4 μg/m3
PM10: 1.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135.16 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 6:13 AM
Moon Transit: 2:53 PM
Moonset: 11:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:23 PM - 4:53 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
5:43 AM - 7:13 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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