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 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: 30%
Feels Like: 68.4°F
Wind: NW 5.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 84°F
L: 37°F

Sat
H: 76°F
L: 46°F

Sun
H: 83°F
L: 45°F

Mon
H: 85°F
L: 51°F

Tue
H: 79°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 11:17 PM
Moonset: 4:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:04 AM - 12:34 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:17 PM - 6:47 PM3:50 AM - 5:20 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:42AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 3:42 AM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM
Temperatures rising into the 80s this afternoon within a dry environment will cause minimum relative humidity values to drop to between 20 and 25 percent. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest as a cold front moves across the area this afternoon and evening with speeds around 10 mph. Gusts could reach 15 mph. Any areas with dry grasses or vegetation will be susceptible to elevated fire weather conditions. Check with the MN DNR or your local county before attempting any outdoor burning.
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:42AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 3:42 AM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM
Temperatures rising into the 80s this afternoon within a dry environment will cause minimum relative humidity values to drop to between 20 and 25 percent. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest as a cold front moves across the area this afternoon and evening with speeds around 10 mph. Gusts could reach 15 mph. Any areas with dry grasses or vegetation will be susceptible to elevated fire weather conditions. Check with the MN DNR or your local county before attempting any outdoor burning.
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:42AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 3:42 AM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM
Temperatures rising into the 80s this afternoon within a dry environment will cause minimum relative humidity values to drop to between 20 and 25 percent. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest as a cold front moves across the area this afternoon and evening with speeds around 10 mph. Gusts could reach 15 mph. Any areas with dry grasses or vegetation will be susceptible to elevated fire weather conditions. Check with the MN DNR or your local county before attempting any outdoor burning.
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:42AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 3:42 AM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM
Temperatures rising into the 80s this afternoon within a dry environment will cause minimum relative humidity values to drop to between 20 and 25 percent. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest as a cold front moves across the area this afternoon and evening with speeds around 10 mph. Gusts could reach 15 mph. Any areas with dry grasses or vegetation will be susceptible to elevated fire weather conditions. Check with the MN DNR or your local county before attempting any outdoor burning.
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:42AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri May 9, 2025, 3:42 AM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM
Temperatures rising into the 80s this afternoon within a dry environment will cause minimum relative humidity values to drop to between 20 and 25 percent. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest as a cold front moves across the area this afternoon and evening with speeds around 10 mph. Gusts could reach 15 mph. Any areas with dry grasses or vegetation will be susceptible to elevated fire weather conditions. Check with the MN DNR or your local county before attempting any outdoor burning.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 11:17 PM
Moonset: 4:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:04 AM - 12:34 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:17 PM - 6:47 PM3:50 AM - 5:20 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.1°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 11:58 PM
Moonset: 4:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:44 AM - 1:14 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:22 PM - 7:52 PM4:07 AM - 5:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.5°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 17.4 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:56 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:26 AM - 1:56 PM
Minor Periods
7:28 PM - 8:58 PM4:26 AM - 5:56 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.6°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 12:41 AM
Moonset: 5:18 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:11 AM - 2:41 AM12:11 AM - 2:41 PM
Minor Periods
8:34 PM - 10:04 PM4:48 AM - 6:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 1:28 AM
Moonset: 5:46 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:58 AM - 3:28 AM12:59 AM - 3:29 PM
Minor Periods
9:40 PM - 11:10 PM5:16 AM - 6:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5