Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Prescott, WI
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Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 8:15 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Hastings, MN; River Falls, WI ; Point Douglas Beach; Lake Saint Croix; Prescott IslandStation Name: Prescott
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 666 feet
Nearest Address:
Point Douglas Drive South
Prescott, WI 54022
Pierce County
GPS Coordinates: 44.7492, -92.8044
Nearby Water Temperatures
Mississippi River, Hastings, MN (3.2 mi)Clear Lake, Red Wing, MN (8.1 mi)
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Willow River, Hudson, WI (18.7 mi)
Mississippi River, St Paul, MN (19.4 mi)
Saint Croix River, Stillwater, MN (21.2 mi)
Vermillion River, Lakeville, MN (22.2 mi)
Minnehaha Creek, Minneapolis, MN (23.1 mi)
Wells Creek, Frontenac, MN (28.6 mi)
Eau Galle River, Spring Valley, WI (28.7 mi)
Lake George, Spring Valley, WI (28.7 mi)
Rice Creek, Mounds View, MN (30.5 mi)
Shingle Creek, Minneapolis, MN (32.3 mi)
Weather for Prescott, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: -3°F
L: -19°F

Sat
H: 4°F
L: -9°F

Sun
H: 4°F
L: -4°F

Mon
H: 11°F
L: -7°F

Tue
H: 14°F
L: 4°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:17 PM - 11:47 PM9:23 AM - 10:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:46AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:46AM CST until January 24 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:43AM CST until January 24 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 2:43AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:46AM CST until January 24 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 9:46AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to midnight CST Friday Night. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 2:43AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:43AM CST until January 24 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southeast, and southwest Minnesota and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:17 PM - 11:47 PM9:23 AM - 10:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 34.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 12:02 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:42 AM - 6:12 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:42 AM - 11:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 5:48 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:30 AM - 7:00 AM5:18 PM - 7:48 PM
Minor Periods
10:04 AM - 11:34 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 6:42 PM
Moonset: 1:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:21 AM - 7:51 AM6:12 PM - 8:42 PM
Minor Periods
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM12:49 AM - 2:19 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 7:40 PM
Moonset: 2:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:17 AM - 8:47 AM7:10 PM - 9:40 PM
Minor Periods
11:03 AM - 12:33 AM2:10 AM - 3:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
