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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Hastings, MN; River Falls, WI ; Point Douglas Beach; Lake Saint Croix; Prescott IslandSponsored Content
Station Name: Prescott
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 666 feet / 203 meters
Nearest Address:
Point Douglas Drive South
Prescott, WI 54022
Pierce County
GPS Coordinates: 44.7492, -92.8044
Nearby Water Temperatures
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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

Humidity: 62%
Feels Like: 96.2°F
Wind: SSW 17.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 20.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 6.1
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 100°F
L: 76°F

Sun
H: 97°F
L: 77°F

Mon
H: 82°F
L: 68°F

Tue
H: 73°F
L: 63°F

Wed
H: 76°F
L: 62°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 105 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 9:27 AM
Moonset: 5:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:57 AM - 11:27 AM9:01 PM - 11:31 PM
Minor Periods
4:34 PM - 6:04 PM1:38 AM - 3:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 21 at 2:19AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:19 AM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. Low temperatures Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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 June 21 at 2:19AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:19 AM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. Low temperatures Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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 June 21 at 2:19AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:19 AM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. Low temperatures Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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 June 21 at 2:19AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:19 AM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. Low temperatures Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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 June 21 at 2:19AM CDT until June 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:19 AM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. Low temperatures Saturday night will remain in the mid 70s to lower 80s, providing little relief from the heat. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and west central Minnesota and northwest and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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
Average Temperature: 86.4°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 9:27 AM
Moonset: 5:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:57 AM - 11:27 AM9:01 PM - 11:31 PM
Minor Periods
4:34 PM - 6:04 PM1:38 AM - 3:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 87.2°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 19.5 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 10:24 AM
Moonset: 6:28 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:54 AM - 12:24 AM
Minor Periods
5:58 PM - 7:28 PM2:06 AM - 3:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.7°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 18.8 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 11:25 AM
Moonset: 7:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:55 AM - 1:25 PM
Minor Periods
7:19 PM - 8:49 PM2:43 AM - 4:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.3°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 12:30 AM
Moonset: 9:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Minor Periods
8:31 PM - 10:01 PM3:33 AM - 5:03 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.4°F
Average Humidity: 96%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 1:35 PM
Moonset: 9:58 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:09 AM - 2:39 AM1:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Minor Periods
9:28 PM - 10:58 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5