Water Temperature of the Missouri River in St. Joseph, MO
Current Water Temperature
Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.
Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 AM CST
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Station Name: Missouri River at St. Joseph, MO
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 827 feet
Nearest Address:
1555–1613 S Fourth St
St. Joseph, MO 64501
Buchanan County
GPS Coordinates: 39.75325, -94.8568333
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Weather for St. Joseph, Missouri
Current Weather

Humidity: 64%
Feels Like: 46.4°F
Wind: NNE 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 44%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 2.4
Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 53°F
L: 42°F

Sat
H: 57°F
L: 38°F

Sun
H: 66°F
L: 43°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM9:52 PM - 12:22 AM
Minor Periods
3:46 AM - 5:16 AM3:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Frost Advisory issued November 6 at 12:29AM CST until November 7 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and north central, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Flood Warning issued November 5 at 11:46PM CST until November 7 at 7:15PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 11:46 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 12:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River near Agency. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low-lying areas east of Agency begin to flood. At 25.0 feet, Flooding begins at the east border of Agency. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 PM CST Thursday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.8 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued November 6 at 9:27AM CST until November 6 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 9:27 AM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri... Platte River near Platte City affecting Platte County. Platte River At Sharps Station affecting Platte County. Platte River near Agency affecting Buchanan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Platte River near Agency. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low-lying areas east of Agency begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 7.0 feet Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.7°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM9:52 PM - 12:22 AM
Minor Periods
3:46 AM - 5:16 AM3:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.2°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:15 AM - 12:45 PM10:37 PM - 1:07 AM
Minor Periods
4:51 AM - 6:21 AM3:31 PM - 5:01 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.6°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:01 AM - 1:31 PM11:24 PM - 1:54 AM
Minor Periods
5:57 AM - 7:27 AM3:59 PM - 5:29 PM
