Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Quincy, IL

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Monday, January 15, 2024, 6:00 AM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Taylor, MO

Mississippi River

Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Mississippi River, Canton, MO (17.2 mi)
Mississippi River, Saverton, MO (20.8 mi)
Mississippi River, Keokuk, IA (34 mi)
Mississippi River, Clarksville, MO (46 mi)
Illinois River, Florence, IL (47.4 mi)
Illinois River, La Grange, IL (47.4 mi)
Long Branch Lake, Macon, MO (58.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Gladstone, IL (70.9 mi)
Mississippi River, Cap Au Gris, MO (73.7 mi)
Missouri River, Hermann, MO (82.5 mi)
Mason Tazewell Drainage Ditch, Topeka, IL (85.2 mi)
Mississippi River, New Boston, IL (91.2 mi)
Des Moines River, Ottumwa, IA (92.3 mi)
Lick Creek, Springfield, IL (92.5 mi)
Missouri River, St Charles, MO (92.6 mi)

Weather for Quincy, Illinois

Current Weather

77.4°F
Clear
Clear
81.9°F
80.6°F
85%
WSW 7.8 mph
16.4 mph
76.5°F
71.9°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 95°F
L: 74°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 93°F
L: 73°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 97°F
L: 73°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 86°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 76°F
L: 61°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8 μg/m3
PM10: 10.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 119 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:52 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 10:47 AM
Moon Transit: 5:01 PM
Moonset: 11:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:56 AM - 6:26 AM
4:31 PM - 7:01 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:17 AM - 11:47 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:11PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 9:11 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 1:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Cass and Brown Counties. Illinois River at Havana affecting Fulton, Cass and Mason Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. River levels will continue to slowly fall. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 14.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Friday was 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Sunday morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Friday, July 24. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.

Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.


Saturday, July 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95.4°F
74.3°F
83.7°F
69%
0 in
7%
0%
13 mph
10.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.29 μg/m3
PM10: 6.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 114.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:52 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 10:47 AM
Moon Transit: 5:01 PM
Moonset: 11:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:56 AM - 6:26 AM
4:31 PM - 7:01 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:17 AM - 11:47 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
92.8°F
72.9°F
82.4°F
73%
0.24 in
70%
0%
8.3 mph
10.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.92 μg/m3
PM10: 4.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 148.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 11:53 AM
Moon Transit: 5:44 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:41 AM - 7:11 AM
5:14 PM - 7:44 PM

Minor Periods

11:23 AM - 12:53 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, July 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
96.6°F
72.7°F
84.3°F
70%
0.08 in
57%
0%
15 mph
10.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.09 μg/m3
PM10: 7.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 12:58 AM
Moon Transit: 6:28 PM
Moonset: 12:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:24 AM - 7:54 AM
5:58 PM - 8:28 PM

Minor Periods

12:28 AM - 1:58 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.2°F
65.5°F
80.5°F
57%
0 in
3%
0%
17.2 mph
9.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.91 μg/m3
PM10: 7.28 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.16 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 2:02 PM
Moon Transit: 7:12 PM
Moonset: 12:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:08 AM - 8:38 AM
6:42 PM - 9:12 PM

Minor Periods

1:32 PM - 3:02 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.3°F
60.5°F
67.8°F
60%
0 in
4%
0%
15 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.55 μg/m3
PM10: 2.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 203.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 3:06 PM
Moon Transit: 7:58 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:53 AM - 9:23 AM
7:28 PM - 9:58 PM

Minor Periods

2:36 PM - 4:06 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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