Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Quincy, IL
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Measurement Time: Monday, January 15, 2024, 6:00 AM CST
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Station Name: Quincy 3SSW - L&D 21
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 459 feet / 140 meters
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

Humidity: 33%
Feels Like: 52.9°F
Wind: SSW 19 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 3.7
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 32°F

Sat
H: 64°F
L: 34°F

Sun
H: 65°F
L: 48°F

Mon
H: 58°F
L: 36°F

Tue
H: 54°F
L: 43°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 108 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 6:21 AM
Moonset: 10:43 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:51 AM - 8:21 AM6:06 PM - 8:36 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 AM - 11:43 AM1:29 AM - 2:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 2:57AM CDT until March 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Fri March 21, 2025, 2:57 AM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 11:00 AM
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 060, 064, 069, 074 and 097. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 036, 041 and 042. * TIMING...Noon to 7 PM CDT. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 2:57AM CDT until March 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Fri March 21, 2025, 2:57 AM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 11:00 AM
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 060, 064, 069, 074 and 097. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 036, 041 and 042. * TIMING...Noon to 7 PM CDT. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 3:38AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Fri March 21, 2025, 3:38 AM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 11:00 AM
Warm and dry conditions are expected this afternoon, with minimum relative humidity values as low as 25 percent. These conditions, combined with dry fuels (grasses, leaves, twigs, pine needles, etc) and southwesterly winds gusting 35 to 45 mph, will result in elevated fire danger this afternoon. Be sure to properly discard cigarettes and matches, closely monitor farm machinery, and avoid open burning.
Red Flag Warning issued March 21 at 2:57AM CDT until March 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Fri March 21, 2025, 2:57 AM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 11:00 AM
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Illinois, Fire Weather Zones 060, 064, 069, 074 and 097. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 036, 041 and 042. * TIMING...Noon to 7 PM CDT. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread and growth of uncontrolled wildfires.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 3:38AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Fri March 21, 2025, 3:38 AM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 11:00 AM
Warm and dry conditions are expected this afternoon, with minimum relative humidity values as low as 25 percent. These conditions, combined with dry fuels (grasses, leaves, twigs, pine needles, etc) and southwesterly winds gusting 35 to 45 mph, will result in elevated fire danger this afternoon. Be sure to properly discard cigarettes and matches, closely monitor farm machinery, and avoid open burning.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.9°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Wind: 21 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 6:21 AM
Moonset: 10:43 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:51 AM - 8:21 AM6:06 PM - 8:36 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 AM - 11:43 AM1:29 AM - 2:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49.1°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 7:15 AM
Moonset: 11:36 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:45 AM - 9:15 AM7:01 PM - 9:31 PM
Minor Periods
11:06 AM - 12:36 AM2:27 AM - 3:57 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.4°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 8:11 AM
Moonset: 12:39 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:41 AM - 10:11 AM7:56 PM - 10:26 PM
Minor Periods
12:09 AM - 1:39 PM3:17 AM - 4:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.4°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 9:06 AM
Moonset: 1:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:36 AM - 11:06 AM8:51 PM - 11:21 PM
Minor Periods
1:18 PM - 2:48 PM4:01 AM - 5:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.7°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 7:23 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 10:00 AM
Moonset: 3:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:32 PM - 4:02 PM4:36 AM - 6:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5