Water Temperature of the Red River of the North in Moorehead, MN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 8:45 AM CDT
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Station Name: RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT HICKSON, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 912 feet / 278 meters
Nearest Address:
677 160th Ave SW
Moorehead, MN 56560
Clay County
GPS Coordinates: 46.65968548, -96.7959154
Nearby Water Temperatures
Red River of the North, Hickson, ND (0.1 mi)Sheyenne River, Horace, ND (8.6 mi)
Red River of the North, Fargo, ND (13.9 mi)
Otter Tail River, Breckenridge, MN (28.5 mi)
Red River of the North, Georgetown, MN (29.9 mi)
Red River of the North, Halstad, MN (47.9 mi)
Mustinka River, Wheaton, MN (56.3 mi)
Sheyenne River, Valley City, ND (66.1 mi)
Baldhill Creek, Dazey, ND (74.0 mi)
James River, LaMoure, ND (74.7 mi)
Sheyenne River, Cooperstown, ND (78.8 mi)
Straight River, Park Rapids, MN (80.7 mi)
Red River of the North, Grand Forks, ND (88.2 mi)
Leaf River, Staples, MN (93.9 mi)
Ashley Creek, Westport, MN (101.7 mi)
Weather for Moorehead, Minnesota
Current Weather

Humidity: 73%
Feels Like: 69.8°F
Wind: NNE 15.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 20.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.8
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 71°F
L: 61°F

Wed
H: 67°F
L: 52°F

Thu
H: 77°F
L: 46°F

Fri
H: 77°F
L: 59°F

Sat
H: 77°F
L: 62°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:44 AM - 12:14 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 3:07 PM
Expires: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...Northwest and north central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds will allow for areas of existing wildfire smoke across northern Minnesota to linger into this evening and overnight. An additional round of heavy surface smoke from wildfires across southern Canada is expected to transport into northern Minnesota on Tuesday.
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 3:07 PM
Expires: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...Northwest and north central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds will allow for areas of existing wildfire smoke across northern Minnesota to linger into this evening and overnight. An additional round of heavy surface smoke from wildfires across southern Canada is expected to transport into northern Minnesota on Tuesday.
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 3:07 PM
Expires: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...Northwest and north central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds will allow for areas of existing wildfire smoke across northern Minnesota to linger into this evening and overnight. An additional round of heavy surface smoke from wildfires across southern Canada is expected to transport into northern Minnesota on Tuesday.
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 3:07 PM
Expires: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...Northwest and north central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds will allow for areas of existing wildfire smoke across northern Minnesota to linger into this evening and overnight. An additional round of heavy surface smoke from wildfires across southern Canada is expected to transport into northern Minnesota on Tuesday.
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 3:07 PM
Expires: Tue July 15, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Orange or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category. * WHERE...Northwest and north central Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light winds will allow for areas of existing wildfire smoke across northern Minnesota to linger into this evening and overnight. An additional round of heavy surface smoke from wildfires across southern Canada is expected to transport into northern Minnesota on Tuesday.
Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.1°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:44 AM - 12:14 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.8°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 9:16 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 12:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:01 AM - 1:31 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.3°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 9:15 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 6:48 AM
Moonset: 1:50 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:18 AM - 8:48 AM5:46 PM - 8:16 PM
Minor Periods
1:20 PM - 2:50 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.1°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 9:14 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 7:38 AM
Moonset: 3:11 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:08 AM - 9:38 AM6:38 PM - 9:08 PM
Minor Periods
2:41 PM - 4:11 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.7°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 37.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 8:31 AM
Moonset: 4:35 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:01 AM - 10:31 AM7:33 PM - 10:03 PM
Minor Periods
4:05 PM - 5:35 PM12:17 AM - 1:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5