Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Pilottown, LA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, July 18, 2025, 7:12 PM CDT
Today's Tides
High: July 18, 5:13 AM, 0.95 ft
Low: July 18, 4:40 PM, 0.12 ft
Temperature Locations
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Station Name: Pilottown
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet / 1 meters
Sensor Depth: -6.4 feet / -2.0 meters
Nearest Address:
Delta National Wildlife Refuge
Pilottown, LA 70091
Plaquemines Parish County
GPS Coordinates: 29.178301, -89.258301
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Weather for Pilottown, Louisiana
Current Weather

Humidity: 69%
Feels Like: 92.2°F
Wind: SSW 8.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 12 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.2
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 87°F
L: 79°F

Sat
H: 91°F
L: 81°F

Sun
H: 92°F
L: 81°F

Mon
H: 90°F
L: 82°F

Tue
H: 92°F
L: 81°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 7:06 AM
Moonset: 2:01 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:36 AM - 9:06 AM7:09 PM - 9:39 PM
Minor Periods
1:31 PM - 3:01 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 4:18AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Fri July 18, 2025, 4:18 AM
Expires: Fri July 18, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected at times through this evening. Rainfall rates in excess of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely with some storms. Many places have already received 2 to 4 inches of rain and an additional 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts, is possible through this evening. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Central Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Some of the heavy rainfall will occur overnight; use extra caution since flooded roadways are impossible to see at night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 4:18AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Fri July 18, 2025, 4:18 AM
Expires: Fri July 18, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected at times through this evening. Rainfall rates in excess of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely with some storms. Many places have already received 2 to 4 inches of rain and an additional 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts, is possible through this evening. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Central Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Some of the heavy rainfall will occur overnight; use extra caution since flooded roadways are impossible to see at night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 4:18AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Fri July 18, 2025, 4:18 AM
Expires: Fri July 18, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected at times through this evening. Rainfall rates in excess of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely with some storms. Many places have already received 2 to 4 inches of rain and an additional 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts, is possible through this evening. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Central Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Some of the heavy rainfall will occur overnight; use extra caution since flooded roadways are impossible to see at night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 4:18AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Fri July 18, 2025, 4:18 AM
Expires: Fri July 18, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected at times through this evening. Rainfall rates in excess of 2 to 4 inches per hour are likely with some storms. Many places have already received 2 to 4 inches of rain and an additional 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts, is possible through this evening. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Central Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Some of the heavy rainfall will occur overnight; use extra caution since flooded roadways are impossible to see at night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.3°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 7:06 AM
Moonset: 2:01 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:36 AM - 9:06 AM7:09 PM - 9:39 PM
Minor Periods
1:31 PM - 3:01 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.5°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 8:00 AM
Moonset: 3:09 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM8:05 PM - 10:35 PM
Minor Periods
2:39 PM - 4:09 PM12:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.5°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 8:58 AM
Moonset: 4:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:28 AM - 10:58 AM9:05 PM - 11:35 PM
Minor Periods
3:50 PM - 5:20 PM1:13 AM - 2:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 10:00 AM
Moonset: 5:28 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:58 PM - 6:28 PM2:06 AM - 3:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.3°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 11:04 AM
Moonset: 6:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:34 AM - 1:04 PM
Minor Periods
6:02 PM - 7:32 PM3:05 AM - 4:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5