Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Quincy, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, January 15, 2024, 6:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Taylor, MOStation Name: Quincy 3SSW - L&D 21
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 459 feet
Nearest Address:
957 W Lock and Dam Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
Adams County
GPS Coordinates: 39.9035, -91.4284
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Weather for Quincy, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 79°F
L: 42°F

Thu
H: 75°F
L: 58°F

Fri
H: 57°F
L: 48°F

Sat
H: 61°F
L: 46°F

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 60°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 5:56 AM
Moonset: 10:18 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:26 AM - 7:56 AM5:40 PM - 8:10 PM
Minor Periods
9:48 AM - 11:18 AM1:05 AM - 2:35 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 10:56AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 10:56 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 3:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Cass, Brown and Morgan Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Tazewell, Woodford and Peoria Counties. .While river levels continue to rise, the river at Peoria is now expected to crest below flood stage on Thursday. Downstream, rises will continue the remainder of the week. The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.1 feet Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning issued April 7 at 8:54PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 8:54 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Brown, Morgan, Cass and Schuyler Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.4 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 14.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 14.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 5:56 AM
Moonset: 10:18 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:26 AM - 7:56 AM5:40 PM - 8:10 PM
Minor Periods
9:48 AM - 11:18 AM1:05 AM - 2:35 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 6:47 AM
Moonset: 11:16 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:17 AM - 8:47 AM6:31 PM - 9:01 PM
Minor Periods
10:46 AM - 12:16 AM1:53 AM - 3:23 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 7:38 AM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:08 AM - 9:38 AM7:20 PM - 9:50 PM
Minor Periods
11:49 AM - 1:19 PM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 8:26 AM
Moonset: 1:23 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:56 AM - 10:26 AM8:08 PM - 10:38 PM
Minor Periods
12:53 AM - 2:23 PM3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 9:13 AM
Moonset: 2:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:43 AM - 11:13 AM8:55 PM - 11:25 PM
Minor Periods
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM3:36 AM - 5:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
