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

Tue
H: 45°F
L: 35°F

Wed
H: 69°F
L: 38°F

Thu
H: 75°F
L: 54°F

Fri
H: 66°F
L: 55°F

Sat
H: 71°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 9:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 64.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:34 AM - 7:04 AM4:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 AM - 10:27 AM12:11 AM - 1:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 3:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Brown and Cass 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 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Monday was 14.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet Saturday evening. - 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.
Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:29PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Peoria affecting Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties. Illinois River near Havana affecting Cass, Fulton and Mason Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Brown, Morgan 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 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 14.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Monday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 16.9 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 9:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 64.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:34 AM - 7:04 AM4:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 AM - 10:27 AM12:11 AM - 1:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.84 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: 3.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.28 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: 4.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.48 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: 7.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.23 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
